Cambium Test Accessibility Features 3

Question 1

A student with a visual impairment requests a refreshable Braille display for their Cambium assessment. Which type of test delivery best supports this need?

Accepted Answer

Online with a compatible assistive technology device connected

Answer

Students using refreshable Braille displays connect the device to the testing computer, and Cambium's platform is designed to work with compatible assistive technology.

Question 2

Which Cambium tool lets students add personal notes or reminders directly on the test screen without those notes being scored?

Accepted Answer

Notepad

Answer

The Notepad tool provides a scratchpad area where students can jot thoughts or calculations; these notes do not affect scoring.

Question 3

A student who has difficulty with spelling is taking a Cambium writing assessment. Which accommodation would NOT typically be permitted to maintain construct validity?

Accepted Answer

Spell-check tool during the writing response

Answer

Spell-check is generally not permitted on writing assessments because the ability to spell correctly may be part of what the assessment is measuring.

Question 4

In the Cambium platform, 'Answer Masking' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Allowing students to hide individual answer options to focus on remaining choices

Answer

Answer Masking lets students temporarily hide specific answer choices, helping them concentrate on the remaining options without distraction.

Question 5

Which of the following accessibility features in Cambium is specifically intended to support students who are English Learners (EL)?

Accepted Answer

Glossary/Translated Glossary

Answer

Translated Glossaries provide definitions of key academic terms in a student's home language, supporting English Learners during assessment.

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Cambium Test Accessibility Features 3