What type of accommodation is not allowed on a state assessment?

• A. A teacher reads the passage aloud to the student on a reading assessment
• B. A student is allowed to use a calculator during math assessments
• C. A student receives extended time on the exam
• D. A student has access to notes during the assessment

Answer: (A)

In standardized testing, maintaining the integrity and fairness of the assessment process is crucial. The option indicating that a teacher reads the passage aloud to a student during a reading assessment is not allowed because it compromises the assessment's primary objective, which is to evaluate a student's independent reading ability. Reading aloud can provide an unfair advantage, as it may help students who struggle with decoding words but could demonstrate comprehension skills if they could read the passage themselves.

On the other hand, other accommodations, such as using a calculator during math assessments, receiving extended time, or having access to notes, are often permissible as they are designed to support students in demonstrating their knowledge and skills without altering the fundamental nature of what is being assessed. These accommodations help level the playing field for students with different learning needs while still evaluating their understanding of the content.