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Testing Modifications
The following list includes a sampling of possible testing modifications you might find on a child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Modifications selected for a particular child must reflect his or her individual needs.
Flexible Setting
- small group
- special location
- special lighting
- special acoustics
- minimal distractions
- 1:1 administration
Flexible Schedule
- extend time
- administer over several sessions
- 3 minute breaks given after 20 minutes of testing
- administer over several days
Revised Format
- read directions
- reread directions for each page
- simplify direction language
- highlight/underline verbs in directions
- give additional examples
- give cues
- Braille editions
- enlarged print
- increase spacing between items
- increase size of answer blocks
- increase size of answer bubbles
- reduce number of items per page
- directions explained
- directions read and explained
- prompts to stay on task
- student paraphrase directions back to adult
- student prompted to check work
- highlight key ideas and directional words
- lined paper
- student reads test aloud
- increase size of response area
Use of Aids
- Amaneusis (scribe)
- tape recorder
- spell check device
- grammar check
- word processor
- calculator
- abacus
- math tables
- visual magnifying device
- auditory amplifying device
- auditory tape
- markers/masks to maintain place
- passages read
- test signed
- delete spelling
- delete grammar
- delete punctuation
- delete paragraphing
- verbal response to test questions
- use of number line for math
- use of alphabet strip
- use of multiplication chart
- oral comprehension items broken down into smaller chunks
- provide adaptive paper as appropriate
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