FTCE ESE Assistive Technology and Accommodations 2

Question 1

A student with a visual impairment requires printed materials in Braille. This is an example of which type of accommodation?

Accepted Answer

Presentation accommodation

Answer

Presentation accommodations change the format in which information is delivered to the student, such as providing Braille, large print, or audio versions of materials.

Question 2

Which accommodation involves changing where a student completes an assessment rather than how it is presented or completed?

Accepted Answer

Separate testing room

Answer

A separate testing room is a setting accommodation that changes the environment in which the student completes the assessment, reducing distractions or providing space for other accommodations.

Question 3

For a student with dyscalculia, which accommodation is most directly aligned with their specific disability-related need during math assessments?

Accepted Answer

Use of a number line or multiplication chart

Answer

Number lines and multiplication charts serve as memory aids that directly address the difficulty students with dyscalculia have with number sense and mathematical fact retrieval.

Question 4

The term 'Universal Design for Learning' (UDL) refers to:

Accepted Answer

Proactively designing curriculum with multiple means of representation, action, and engagement for all learners

Answer

UDL is a framework for designing flexible curriculum from the start, providing multiple ways for students to access information, demonstrate knowledge, and engage with learning.

Question 5

When selecting assistive technology for a student, the IEP team should FIRST consider:

Accepted Answer

The student's specific functional needs and how AT can address barriers to learning

Answer

AT selection must be individualized, starting with an assessment of the student's specific functional limitations and how AT can remove barriers to accessing the curriculum and demonstrating learning.

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FTCE ESE Assistive Technology and Accommodations 2