Accommodation/Modification

Is the following an accommodation or modification:

Allowing a student to answer a question out loud instead of in writing like his/her peers?

• Accommodation

• Modification

Is the following an accommodation or modification:

A student is only given a fraction of the number of problems as the rest of the class?

• Accommodation

• Modification

Is the following an accommodation or modification:

While students work on a final project creating a PowerPoint presentation another student is allowed to play "educational" games on his/her computer because it is too difficult for them?

• Accommodation

• Modification

Is the following an accommodation or modification:

A student asks to sit closer to the teacher and whiteboard so that they can see the material better?

• Accommodation

• Modification

Is the following an accommodation or modification:

While answering text-dependent questions a para scribes for a student writing exactly what the student says?

• Accommodation

• Modification

Answer explanation

In order to be a true accommodation, the student must have this written into their IEP so that it is not considered a modification.

Is the following an accommodation or modification:

When the WHAT is altered for student success?

• Accommodation

• Modification

Answer explanation

The WHAT is what the student is expected to do or learn.

Is the following an accommodation or modification:

A student is given extended time on assignments and assessments?

• Accommodation

• Modification

Is the following an accommodation or modification:

When the HOW is altered for student success?

• Accommodation

• Modification

Answer explanation

When the HOW is altered we may change how a student receives information or is able to show their understanding.

Is the following an accommodation or modification:

Changing the words on a spelling test for a student?

• Accommodation

• Modification

Is the following an accommodation or modification:

Providing breaks to a student?

• Accommodation

• Modification