Quantity

(+,-)

Time
(+)

Level of Support
(+)

Adapt the number of

items that the learner is
expected to learn

Individualized timeline
Pace learning differently

Peer buddies/ peer tutors

Reduce Terms
More practice items on
worksheets

Adapt time allotted &

allowed for learning task
completion or testing

Enhance adult/ student

relationships
Reinforce or prompt use of
specific skills
Increase amount of personal
assistance to keep student on
task

Input
(+)
Adapt the way instruction
is delivered to the learner

Difficulty
(+,-)

Output
(+)
Allow verbal responses

Simplify task directions

Adapt the way students can
respond to instruction

Visual aids
Enlarged text
Hands on activities
Cooperative groups

Change rules for completion

Allow calculator

Participation
(+)

Alternate Goals
(-)

Substitute Curriculum
(-)

Leader of the group

Adapt the goals or outcome

expectation while using the
same materials

Modify for severe disabilities

Adapt the way the learner

is actively involved in
tasks
Student participates in
activity for different
learning styles

Adapt skill level, problem

type or rules on how learner
may approach the work

Ex. Student will identify the

color for states while others
find the name.

Show knowledge through

hands-on activities

Provide different instruction

and materials to meet the
learners individual goals

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9 Types of Modifications/ Accommodations
(+) This adaptation is an accommodation = How I teach
(-) This adaptation is a modification = What I teach