Supplemental Aids: Graphic Timelines

Paper-based, dates-only timelines for students with memory retrieval, focus or organizational challenges.

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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Example:

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Check out this helpful video about about four supplemental aids allowed for use on the social studies STAAR tests.

How to Implement:

1.
Identify the concepts or information the student has difficulty remembering.

Identify the concepts or information the student has difficulty remembering.
2.
Create a personalized timeline containing the appropriate information.

Create a personalized timeline containing the appropriate information.
3.
Introduce the student to the timeline, allowing time for exploration and play.

Introduce the student to the timeline, allowing time for exploration and play.
4.
Set clear expectations for when the student can use the timeline.

Set clear expectations for when the student can use the timeline.
5.
Demonstrate using the timeline by thinking aloud with the student.

Demonstrate using the timeline by thinking aloud with the student.
6.
Lead guided practice answering questions with the timeline, providing immediate supportive and corrective feedback.

Lead guided practice answering questions with the timeline, providing immediate supportive and corrective feedback.
7.
Assign and monitor independent student work using the timeline.

Assign and monitor independent student work using the timeline.
8.
Monitor and record the student’s progress and effectiveness with the timeline.

Monitor and record the student’s progress and effectiveness with the timeline.
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.

Timelines

Each of our timeline examples includes a teach version, a test version, and information on how to scaffold their use in the classroom.

Directions on How to Access Files:

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Timeline Spanish version available Open Timeline in Google Drive

Review the TEA policy document for details about allowable use of supplemental aids during test administration.

Review the TEA training-Allowable Supplemental Aids Presentation on supplemental aids to see examples and non-examples.

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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Type: Designated Support

Assessments: Grade 8 Social Studies and EOC - US History

Student Eligibility Criteria:

he or she routinely, independently, and effectively uses this accommodation during classroom instruction and classroom testing.