FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

What is defined as changes in what a student is expected to learn, including content and mastery levels?

1. Accommodations

2. Differentiations

3. Modifications

4. Assessments

The correct answer is: Modifications

The term that refers to changes in what a student is expected to learn, including modifications to content and levels of mastery, is modifications. Modifications generally entail significant alterations to the curriculum, allowing the student to engage with the material in a way that is more accessible, while also acknowledging their individual learning needs. This may include altering the scope of assignments, reducing the complexity of the content, or changing the expected outcomes to suit the student's capabilities. In contrast, accommodations involve adjustments to teaching methods or the environment that help students access the same curriculum as their peers without changing the actual content expectation. Differentiations are strategies used to tailor instruction to the diverse needs of learners but do not necessarily imply a change in the expected learning outcomes. Assessments specifically relate to evaluating students' understanding and skills rather than modifying the learning objectives or content itself. Thus, modifications best describe changes in expectations regarding learning and content mastery.