Assessment Accommodations Flashcards

Which document legally mandates that students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations during state assessments like the M-STEP?

Answer: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

IDEA requires that students with disabilities receive accommodations documented in their IEP, including during state assessments.

A student with a processing speed deficit needs extra time on the M-STEP. Who is primarily responsible for documenting this accommodation?

Answer: The IEP or 504 team

Extended time and other accommodations must be documented in the student's IEP or 504 Plan by the appropriate team.

What is the difference between an accommodation and a modification in assessment contexts?

Answer: A modification changes what is being tested; an accommodation does not

Modifications alter the content or construct being measured, while accommodations change how a student accesses the test without changing what is measured.

Which accommodation category includes having test directions read aloud to a student?

Answer: Presentation accommodations

Presentation accommodations change how test content is delivered to the student, including reading directions aloud.

A student uses a scribe to record written responses on the M-STEP. This is an example of which type of accommodation?

Answer: Response accommodation

Response accommodations change how students provide their answers, such as using a scribe, speech-to-text, or other alternate response methods.

For M-STEP purposes, which students may be eligible for accommodations under Section 504?

Answer: Students with physical or mental impairments that substantially limit a major life activity

Section 504 covers students with physical or mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities, which is a broader category than IDEA eligibility.

Which of the following is NOT a standard allowable accommodation on the M-STEP for eligible students?

Answer: Use of a calculator on non-calculator sections for all students

Providing a calculator on non-calculator sections would change what is being measured and is considered a modification, not an accommodation, and is not universally allowed.