Accommodation: Use of Instructional Tools such as Highlighters, Calculators, etc.
Accommodation: Use of Instructional Tools such as Highlighters, Calculators, etc.
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Suitability
Suitability
Recommended Domains:
Recommended Domains:
Reading
Reading
Recommended Levels:
Recommended Levels:
Entering (1) through Developing (3)
Description
Description
This accommodation allows the student or teacher to highlight important information in their notes or on their test.
Example
Example
Using a highlighter to note important words in a passage or instructions.
Using a calculator for familiar math problems to reduce errors and demonstrate understanding of concepts
Observability
Observability
What it Sounds Like in the Classroom
What it Sounds Like in the Classroom
Teacher
Teacher
Student
Student
"Here is a highlighter for you to use. Please highlight this word."
"Let's highlight all the verbs in the sentence."
"Let's highlight the words you need to find in the dictionary."
"I need to remember this word."
"This is a vocabulary word, so I will highlight it."
"I can't figure out what this word means."
What it Looks Like in the Classroom
What it Looks Like in the Classroom
Teacher
Teacher
Student
Student
Teacher will provide highlighter and guide the students on what to highlight.
Teacher can highlight important words in the instructions or assessment.
Students will highlight important or unkown words in the reading task.
Timeliness
Timeliness
When should the accommodation be removed?
When should the accommodation be removed?
The Use of Instructional Tools accommodation should be removed once an ML demonstrates they can process academic vocabulary with more proficiency. Most MLs do not require Use of Instructional Tools beyond the Developing level (3), but some students occasionally require this accommodation through the Expanding level (4). If you have questions, or feel your ML requires a change in their ILAP regarding this accommodation, please reach out to the ESOL teacher in your building to discuss the student's needs.
Additional Links
Additional Links
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