FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

Which term is typically used for changes that are made to support learning and make it accessible for students with disabilities?

1. Accommodations

2. Modifications

3. Differentiations

4. Support Services

The correct answer is: Accommodations

The term typically used for changes made to support learning and make it accessible for students with disabilities is "accommodations." Accommodations are adjustments or changes in the way instruction is delivered or how students demonstrate their learning, aimed specifically at providing equal access to the curriculum for students with diverse needs. This can include things like extended time on tests, providing notes or outlines, using assistive technology, or allowing alternative formats for assignments. While modifications are also related to support for students with disabilities, they generally refer to changes in the curriculum objectives or expectations, rather than adjustments in how the curriculum is accessed. Differentiation typically refers to tailoring instruction to meet various learners' needs, which may not specifically focus on disabilities alone. Support services encompass a broader range of resources and programs, but the specific term for the adjustments made to facilitate learning for students with disabilities is "accommodations."