School Accomodations

Question 1

environmental variables

Answer 1

one-on-one vs large group instruction
location of classroom
noise levels
consistency of staff

Question 2

schedule accomodation

Answer 2

length of instructional sessions
length of school day
consistency of schedule
effects of rest periods/unscheduled time

Question 3

instructional methods

Answer 3

effects of multiple repetitional and direct instruction

Question 4

materials and task modification

Answer 4

amount of print on page
visual vs auditory presentation
rate of instructions/lectures, etc

Question 5

cueing systems

Answer 5

assignment book (planner)
Task cues on desk
repeated or written instructions
maps for navigation
buddy system for assignments
outlines for assignments

Question 6

work expectations

Answer 6

length of assignments
speed of work
use of self-pacing

Question 7

flexibility

Answer 7

need for routine

ability to shift among instructional formats and testing formants

Question 8

test modification

Answer 8

additional testing time
take-home tests
administered by classroom aide
format – m/c, short answer, etc

Question 9

social variables

Answer 9

ability to interact in social groups
ability to read social cues
feelings about difficulties