PARCC Testing Accommodations
There are 3 pages where users can enter PARCC testing accommodations for students:
- General/Admin Access
- IEP or 504 Plan
- English Learners (EL)
General Admin Access
Registration > Entry & Reports > Student District Defined > General Admin/Access
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Frequent Breaks | Checked if the student receives frequent breaks during testing. |
Separate/Alternate Location | Checked if the student takes the test in a separate or alternate location. |
Small Testing Group | Checked if the student takes the test in a small testing group. |
Special Equipment/Furniture | Checked if the student requires special equipment or furniture during testing. |
Specified Area or Setting | Checked if the student takes the test in a specified area or setting. |
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Answer Masking | Checked if the student uses an answer-masking feature to cover portions of a question until appropriate. |
Color Contrast | Selection indicating the student requires a color contrast accommodation for an online or paper test.
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Math Online Text-to-Speech | Setting indicating if the student gets test content read aloud via Text-to-Speech embedded within TestNav8. |
Math Online Human Read/Signer | Setting indicating the student gets a proctored version of the test.
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Paper Test Human Read/Signer | Setting indicating the student gets a proctored version of the test.
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Alternative Representation Paper | Checked if the student requires a paper-based test format. |
Large Print Test Booklet | Checked if the student requires a Large Print Booklet for a paper exam.
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Braille Tactile Graphics Book | Selection indicating if the student gets a hard copy Braille test booklet with embedded tactile graphics. |
IEP or 504 Plan
Registration > Entry & Reports > Student District Defined > Accommodations IEP or 504 Plan
The student must have and active IEP Indicator or 504 Indicator.
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ASL Video | Checked if a student taking a computer-based test gets American Sign Language content provided through a video.
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Assistive Tech -Screen Reader | Setting determining the Screen Reader Application used to deliver a computer-based test form.
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Tactile Graphics | Selection indicating if the student gets a hard copy Braille test booklet with embedded tactile graphics. |
Answers Recorded in Test Book | Checked if the student records answers directly in the test book.
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Braille Response | Setting indicating a blind or visually impaired student has answers captured by a Braille Writer or note taker. |
Monitor Test Response | Checked if the test administrator or assigned accommodator monitors placement of student responses on a test booklet.
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Word Prediction | Checked if the student uses an external word prediction device. |
ELA/L Close Captioning | Checked if the student gets closed captioning and subtitling for a computer-based test.
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ELA/L Human Signer/Reader | Setting indicating the student gets a proctored version of the test. |
ELA/L Refreshable Braille Disp | Checked if the student uses an external device to convert Screen Reader text into Braille.
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ELA/L Text-to-Speech | Setting indicating if the student gets test content read aloud via Text-to-Speech embedded within TestNav8. |
ELA/L Constructed Response | Setting indicating how a student's response is captured for Constructed Response item types on an ELA test. |
ELA/L Select Resp/Tech Enhance | Setting indicating how the student's response is captured for ELA tests. |
Calc Device & Math Tools | Selection indicating the student is allowed to use a calculator as an accommodation, including for items designated in non-calculator sections. The student may also use an arithmetic table or other manipulatives. A student must be provided a hand-held calculator and/or mathematics tools.
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Mathematics Response - IEP/504 | Setting indicating how a student's response is captured for a Math test. |
Extended Time - IEP/504 | Selection indicating the student gets extra time. |
English Learners (EL)
Registration > Entry & Reports > Student District Defined > Accommodations English Learners (EL)
The student must have an active ELL program indicator.
Field | Description |
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Directions in Native Language | Checked if the student received instructions in native language. |
Read Aloud/Repeat Native Lang | Setting indicating the student's native language in which instructions are read aloud or repeated. |
Word to Word Dictionary | Checked if the student uses a published word-to-word hand-held dictionary. |
Mathematics Response - EL | Setting indicating how a student's response is captured for a Math test. |
Math Translation Text-2-Speech | Setting indicating if Spanish text-to-speech needs to be administered for this student. |
Math Translation Online | Setting indicating if a Spanish language online format needs to be administered for this student. |
Math Translation Paper | Setting indicating if a Spanish language form needs to be administered for this student. |
Extended Time - EL | Checked if the student gets extra time. |
EL Exempt | Checked if the student should not be included in the Pre-ID download. |
ELA Assessment Exempt Status | Checked if student is exempt from the ELA Assessment. |