NSCAS Student Accommodations Flashcards

Which document must designate accommodations for a student with a disability to receive them during NSCAS?

Answer: An Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan

Accommodations for students with disabilities must be documented in an IEP or 504 Plan to be valid for NSCAS testing.

What is the difference between an accommodation and a modification in NSCAS testing?

Answer: Accommodations change how a test is presented without altering content; modifications alter the construct being measured

Accommodations support access to the test without changing what is measured, while modifications alter the construct and may invalidate scores.

Which accommodation allows a student to have NSCAS test directions or questions read aloud?

Answer: Text-to-speech or human read-aloud

Text-to-speech technology or a human read-aloud accommodation allows eligible students to have test content presented auditorily.

Extended time is an NSCAS accommodation typically granted to students who have what documented need?

Answer: A disability that affects processing speed or test completion pace

Extended time is granted when a student's IEP or 504 Plan documents a disability that impacts their ability to complete assessments within standard time limits.

Which NSCAS accommodation provides a physical copy of the test in enlarged print for students with visual impairments?

Answer: Large-print test edition

The large-print test edition provides an enlarged physical copy of the assessment for students with visual impairments who need larger text.

What accommodation is available for students who are blind or have severe visual impairments taking NSCAS?

Answer: Braille edition of the assessment

Braille editions of NSCAS assessments are available for students who are blind or have severe visual impairments, as documented in their IEP.