Modifications vs Accommodations

What is the name of adjustments to the grade-appropriate curriculum expectations to better fit a student’s specific educational needs?

What is the name of specific and individualized instructional, environmental and assessment strategies required for a student to meet curriculum expectations for a grade/course?

Which of the following are aimed at providing necessary supports for a student to access the curriculum and meet his/her learning potential?

• Modifications

• Accommodations

Which of the following are developed on a per-subject basis, determined by student need and based on the Ontario Curriculum?

• Modifications

• Accommodations

Students on modified programs will often also need accommodations to support their learning.

• True

• False

Using small group instruction is an example of

• Modifications

• Instructional Accomodations

• Environmental Accomodations

• Assessment Accommodations

Preferential seating is an example of

• Modifications

• Instructional Accommodations

• Environmental Accommodations

• Assessment Accommodations

Giving photocopies of notes is an example of

• Modifications

• Instructional Accommodations

• Environmental Accommodations

• Assessment Accommodations

Use of assistive technology is an example of

• Modifications

• Instructional Accommodations

• Environmental Accommodations

• Assessment Accommodations

Using manipulative or concrete materials is an example of

• Modifications

• Instructional Accommodations

• Environmental Accommodations

• Assessment Accommodations