NSCAS NSCAS Student Accommodations 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Speech-to-text

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To write or type student responses as dictated by the student

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Separate testing room or preferential seating

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

(NSCAS) Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System Practice Test

(NSCAS) Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System Practice Test

NSCAS NSCAS Student Accommodations 2