Which choice best reflects an accommodation?

• A. Changing the stated learning objective.
• B. Replacing content with simplified topics.
• C. Providing extended time on tests.
• D. Removing content with extra time.

Answer: (C)

An accommodation changes how a student with a disability accesses the test without altering the content or expectations. Providing extended time on tests fits this because the test content and the skills being measured stay the same; the student simply has more time to process and respond. This helps ensure the student can demonstrate knowledge without being penalized for slower processing or timing constraints, keeping the standard of what is being assessed intact.

Changing the stated learning objective would shift what the test is asking the student to demonstrate, not just how long they have to work. Replacing content with simplified topics changes what the student is supposed to know, altering the material itself. Removing content while giving extra time reduces the scope of the test, which also changes the expectations rather than how the test is administered.