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Linguistic Support
Accommodations
SETTING
CAT. 1 CAT. 2 CAT. 3
Can the student work independently? Can the student complete the task with assistance or with one or
more of the allowed accommodations? Can the student complete the task if provided a separate location
with minimal distractions?
Test administered in individual or small group
setting.
X
Preferential seating for student (e.g., study
carrel).
X
Test administered by familiar assessment
administrator (e.g., ESL teacher).
X
Linguistic Support
Accommodations
TIMING/SCHEDULING
CAT. 1 CAT. 2 CAT. 3
Can the student work continuously for 20- to 30-minute periods? If not, how long can the student
work continuously? Can the student complete the task if provided periodic breaks or other timing
considerations?
Flexible schedule (administer test in several
sessions or schedule testing for specific time
of day).
X
Additional time provided to allow the student to
complete the test independently (not to exceed
150% of standardized time limit).
X
Frequent breaks during one or more of the
subtests.
X
Subtests administered in different order.
X
Linguistic Support
Accommodations
SOCIO-CULTURAL
CAT. 1 CAT. 2 CAT. 3
Can the student complete the task if provided a familiar location? Can the student complete the task
if a familiar person administers the test? Can the student complete the task if provided special test
preparation?
Person familiar with test-taker administers test.
X
Special test preparation provided.
X
Test administered in a familiar room.
X
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