Modifications / Accommodations

QUANTITY/SIZE

Adapt the number of items that the learner is
expected to learn or complete.

1. Reduce the number of social studies
terms learners must learn in Social
Studies.
2. Break assignments/tests into small
sections. Let students take them over a
period of days.
3. Give student fewer questions, but
select ones that measure all required
content and skills.
TIME

Adapt the time allotted and allowed for
learning, completing task, or testing.

1. Give students extra time to complete
task or test or to turn in homework.
2. Give students extra time to process
oral information and directions.
3. Give student short breaks during test
period or after completing a task.
LEVEL OF SUPPORT

Increase the amount of personal assistance
with a specific learner.

1. Allow student to use calculator or math
chats to help solve problems.
2. Assign peer buddies, peer tutors, or
peer readers.
3. Use visual aids such whiteboard,
PowerPoint or charts to present
information in text.

INPUT

Adapt the way instructions are delivered to the
learner.

1. Enlarge text.
2. Pre-teach key concepts.
3. Underline or highlight important
instructions and have student read
those first.



DIFFICULTY

Adapt the skill level, problem type, or rules on
how the learner may approach the work.

1. Allow student to use calculator to solve
math problems.
2. Read the test aloud to student.
3. Simplify task directions; use pictures,
written words, charts, or diagrams to
reinforce what is presented orally and
repeat as often as necessary.
OUTPUT

Adapt how the student can respond to
instructions.

1. Allow verbal responses instead of
answering questions in writing.
2. Allow student to show knowledge using
hand-on materials.
3. Use communication book for student
and have them repeat instructions for a
task.
PARTICIPATION

Adapt the extent to which a learner is actively
involved in the task.

1. In geography, have students to hold
the globe while others point out
locations.
2. Allow students to turn pages while you
read a book.
3. Use small group activities or
discussions to allow students to ask
questions.
ALTERNATE GOALS

Adapt the goals or outcome expectations while
using the same materials.

1. In social studies, expect a student to
locate just the states while others
locate the capitals of the states.
2. Allow student to work on identifying
shapes while other classmates are
doing silent reading.
3. Allow student to correct spelling errors
while other students turn in their work.
SUBSTITUTE CURRICULUM

Provide different instructions and materials to
meet a students individual goals.
1. Allow student to continue working on
multiplication while others move to
fractions.
2. Expect a student to be learning
computer skills in computer lab while
others take Language Arts test.
3. Grade or assess a student using a
different standard than the one used
for other classmates.