Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations for the SBA

Universal Tool Grades 3–8, 10 & 11 ELA/Math Embedded ALL STUDENTS MAY ACCESS Amplification The student adjusts the volume control, as needed, using computer or headphones. Calculator Calculator-allowed items, only, Smarter Balanced Math grades 6–8, 10 & 11: Dictionary – English ELA-Performance Task Full Writes, only Expandable Passages Students can enlarge passages to fit a larger portion of screen. Glossary – English The glossary defines terms in English by a pop-up. The definitions do not impact scores. Highlighter A digital tool for highlighting Keyboard Navigation Students can navigate through the assessments using the keyboard Mark for Review Allows students to flag items for future review. Marks are not saved when the student moves on to the next segment or after pausing the test for more than 50 minutes. Notepad – Digital Virtual scratch paper to make notes. Notes are not saved when the student moves on to the next test segment or after pausing the test for more than 50 minutes Notes – Global ELA-Performance Task Full Writes, only Spell Check ELA items, Performance Tasks Full Writes, only. Spell check only says that a word is misspelled; it does not show the correct spelling. Strikethrough Feature to eliminate those answer choices that do not appear correct to the student. Thesaurus ELA-Performance Task Full Writes, only: Tools – Math Students can use the embedded ruler and protractor math items. Tools – Writing For ELA items, only: The student uses writing tools to format and edit written responses, including cut and paste, copy, underline, italicize, bold, undo/ redo, and insert bullets. Zoom Zoom In & Zoom Out buttons for text and graphics Universal Tools Grades 3–8, 10 & 11 ELA/Math Non-Embedded ALL STUDENTS MAY ACCESS Breaks (Extended Time) Students may take breaks as needed, without a limit on number of breaks. Breaks that are more 20 minutes may prevent students from returning to items already attempted. Dictionary – English ELA-Performance Task Full Writes, only Scratch and Graph Paper ELA, Students may use plain or lined paper, only. Math, students may use plain, lined, and/or graph paper. Graph paper is required beginning in grade 6 for the Math SBA. Thesaurus May be used on ELA-performance task Full Writes, only: Designated Supports Grades 3–8, 10 & 11 ELA/Math Embedded Determined by teacher or other adult, or student Color Contrast Enable students to adjust screen background or font color. Masking Blocking off content that may be distracting to the student. Mouse Pointer Students may select a larger mouse pointer in a choice of colors. Text-to-Speech For math stimuli & items and ELA items. Not for reading stimuli/passages. Tools–Turn off Disables any universal feature that might be distracting to the student. Translated Test Directions Smarter Balanced math, only: should only be used for students who are proficient readers in the other language and not proficient in English Translations–Glossary Smarter Balanced math items, only: Students can also select the audio icon next to the glossary term and listen to the audio recording of the glossary. Translations–Stacked Smarter Balanced math items, only in SPANISH, only Designated Supports Grades 3–8, 10 & 11 ELA/Math Non-Embedded Determined by teacher or other adults, or student Color Contrast Test content of online items printed with different colors using Print on Demand. Color Overlay Color transparencies placed over a paper/pencil assessment. Dictionary–Bilingual ELA-Performance Task Full Writes, only. Magnification The student increases the size of specific areas of the screen (e.g., text, formulas, tables, graphics, and navigation buttons) beyond the level provided by Zoom/ Noise Buffers Ear mufflers, white noise, and/or other equipment used to block external sounds. Read-Aloud–English For math stimuli and items, and ELA items. Not for reading stimuli/passages. Read-Aloud–Spanish SBA math, only: SPANISH text is read to the student by a trained, qualified human reader

Read-Aloud–Student Student reads the test content aloud (to-self). One-on-one test setting, only. Scribe For ELA non-writing items, and math items, only (refer to accommodations for ELA writing items). Separate Setting Student tests in a separate setting to avoid distraction or in setting outside of school. Simplified Test Directions The proctor uses a simplified version of test directions, as posted on the WCAP Portal. Translated–Test Directions For all contents and grades

Accommodation Embedded Grades 3–8, 10 & 11 ELA/Math MUST BE DOCUMENTED in IEP or 504 PLAN American Sign Language (ASL) Test content is translated into an ASL video, for ELA listening and math Braille For ELA items, only. For math items, only: Nemeth code is available. Closed Captioning ELA listening items, only Streamline Formats the test interface so that the test items are displayed below the stimuli.

Text-to-Speech For all grades, ELA reading passages, only. This accommodation is appropriate for a very small number of students whose need is documented in an IEP or 504 plan and have no other way to access reading passages (e.g., a student who is blind and doesn’t read Braille). Text to speech should only be provided to students who also receive this for instruction. Accommodation Grades 3–8, 10 & 11 ELA/Math Non-Embedded MUST BE DOCUMENTED in IEP or 504 PLAN 100s Table A paper-based table listing numbers from 1–100 available from Smarter Balanced. Abacus For math, only, used in place of scratch paper for students who typically use an abacus Alternate Alternate response options include but are not limited to adapted keyboards, large Response Options keyboards, StickyKeys, MouseKeys, FilterKeys, adapted mouse, touch screen, head wand, and switches. (Includes use of Co-Writer for SBA Math Only) Braille Smarter Balanced math, only: Pre-embossed Braille graphics for online mathematics. Calculator Calculator-allowed items only, Smarter Balanced math grades 6–8, 10 and 11. A non- embedded calculator for students needing a special calculator, such as a Braille calculator or a talking calculator. Multiplication Table For math items, grades 4–12, only: A paper-based single digit (1–9) multiplication table Print on Demand Paper copies of either passages/stimuli and/or items are printed for students. A very small percentage of students should need this. Read-Aloud– English ELA reading stimuli/passages, only: An external screen reader or a trained & qualified test reader reads aloud to the student. This is appropriate for a very small number of students. Scribe (or Transcribe) For ELA writing items, only.

Speech-to-Text Students use their voices as input devices to the computer, to dictate responses or give commands (e.g., opening application programs, pulling down menus, and saving work). Students may use their own assistive technology devices. Guidelines on Tools Supports and Accommodations

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