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Photocopying Test Materials

Using a photocopier to provide classroom materials that fit the needs of a student with a visual impairment or physical disability.

 

Allowable on at least one state assessment Allowable on state assessment: This accommodation is allowable on at least one state assessment. See which tests allow this accommodation

Assistive Technology

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Examples Include:

  • Enlarging state-supplied or teacher-made tests or assignments to accommodate a student with uncorrected vision, nystagmus or other impairments.

  • Creating a single-sided version of state-supplied or teacher-made tests or assignments for a student who may have difficulty turning pages or managing two-sided educational materials.

How to Implement:

  • 1.

    Consult with the teacher of the visually impaired (TVI) to determine which instructional and test materials need to be enlarged and to ensure materials

    Consult with the teacher of the visually impaired (TVI) to determine which instructional and test materials need to be enlarged and to ensure materials are created in the appropriate font and text size.

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  • 2.

    Prepare and photocopy materials.

    Prepare and photocopy materials.

  • 3.

    Ensure copier memory is cleared following copying of state assessment testing materials and secure documents.

    Ensure copier memory is cleared following copying of state assessment testing materials and secure documents.

  • 4.

    Prepare the student by presenting enlarged and/or single-sided materials during instruction, giving the student time to become acclimated to the materials prior to using

    Prepare the student by presenting enlarged and/or single-sided materials during instruction, giving the student time to become acclimated to the materials prior to using them in a testing situation.

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  • 5.

    Model the use of the materials using a think-aloud process.

    Model the use of the materials using a think-aloud process.

  • 6.

    Lead guided practice using the materials, providing immediate supportive and corrective feedback.

    Lead guided practice using the materials, providing immediate supportive and corrective feedback.

  • 7.

    Assign and monitor independent practice using the materials.

    Assign and monitor independent practice using the materials.

  • 8.

    Monitor and record the student’s progress and the effectiveness of the materials.

    Monitor and record the student’s progress and the effectiveness of the materials.

  • 9.

    Share progress and effectiveness with the student, the educational team, and the family.

    Share progress and effectiveness with the student, the educational team, and the family.

Photocopy is now an accessibility feature. It is also included within other policy documents (Large print, Other). Review the TEA policy documents for allowable use of Large Print and Other Accommodations during test administration.

State Assessment
Allowability

Some accommodations appropriate for instructional use may not be allowable on a statewide assessment. Select the state assessment to view the implementation policies.

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STAAR + –

STAAR

Type: Accessibility Feature 

Assessments: Grade 3-8 all subjects, EOCs all subjects

Student Eligibility Criteria: 

  • available to any student who regularly benefits from the use of these procedures or materials during instruction


STAAR Spanish + –

same as STAAR

TELPAS + –

same as STAAR