Assignment: Accommodations & Assessment Modification Critique
Using the list of accommodations from the report that is due at the beginning of the course and an actual unit exam, mid-term exam, or final exam, write a two-part critique on the accommodations and assessment modifications that need to be made for ELLs.
Part I: Accommodations-Using the list of accommodations from the report assignment, write a critique about each accommodation. The critique should include the following:
(a) an explanation of the accommodation,
(b) rationale for the accommodation,
(c) any research that supports the accommodation, and
(d) practical effectiveness of the accommodation.
For example, most states require that ELLs are given additional time on examinations. Your critique would include the amount of time given to mainstream students in comparison to the extended time, why additional time is needed, research that supports extended time or "wait time," and your opinion about its effectiveness or practicality in an instructions setting given the many restraints faced during testing time.
Part II: Assessment Modification-Using a chapter, unit, midterm, or final exam, write a critique that shows the appropriate modifications for ELLs at all levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). This part of the critique should also list the accommodations discussed in part one and why you selected those particular accommodations. Format and page length for part two of the critique will vary. Be sure to attach the original exam/test as an appendix of the paper.
Write two 6 to 8 page papers in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
Office of Testing, Evaluation & Accountability
It is the mission of the Testing Office to assist all students in assessing their knowledge, skills, and abilities with and in support of American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE) goals.
The Testing Office adheres to the highest standards of testing protocol and operates in compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations with special regards to test security and student confidentiality. The Testing Office also provides departmental, institutional, and national testing opportunities to students and non-students in an atmosphere that enables examinees to perform to the best of their abilities.
ASDOE Testing Office working together with SPED Assessment team in providing the necessary conditions for students seeking accommodation in testing. Some of the accommodations provided include:
• low-distraction/distraction free testing environments
• extended testing time
• orally-administered tests
• SPED Personnel assistance