NSCAS Student Accommodations Flashcards

What type of accommodation allows an eligible student to respond to NSCAS questions by speaking rather than typing?

Answer: Speech-to-text

Speech-to-text technology allows eligible students to dictate their responses verbally, which are then transcribed into the testing system.

Which group of students may be eligible for translated or bilingual versions of NSCAS assessments?

Answer: English Language Learners (ELLs) designated in their Language Instruction Educational Program

ELL students designated in their Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) may be eligible for translated test versions or linguistic accommodations.

What is the purpose of a scribe accommodation during NSCAS testing?

Answer: To write or type student responses as dictated by the student

A scribe records the student's verbally dictated responses exactly as stated, without providing assistance with content.

A student with ADHD may be eligible for which NSCAS accommodation to help manage attention and focus?

Answer: Separate testing room or preferential seating

Students with ADHD may receive accommodations such as a separate testing room or preferential seating to minimize distractions if documented in their IEP or 504 Plan.

How far in advance must schools typically order specialized NSCAS test materials such as Braille or large-print editions?

Answer: During the pre-identification and materials ordering window set by NDE

Specialized materials like Braille and large-print editions must be ordered during the pre-identification window to ensure they arrive before the testing window.

What is a 'non-embedded accommodation' in NSCAS testing?

Answer: An accommodation provided outside the testing system, such as a human reader or separate room

Non-embedded accommodations are provided outside the online testing platform, such as using a human scribe, reader, or a separate testing environment.