WVEIS SPECIAL EDUCATION
RECORD TESTING
ACCOMMODATIONS CODES
Effective 2013
Testing accommodation codes have been revised to reflect changes in state assessments. Please
refer to the 2013-2014 WV Guidelines for Participation in State Assessment for guidance and
complete descriptions of accommodations. W V - M A P i n c l u d e s f i e l d t e s t s . Y e l l o w
h i gh l i gh t i n di c a t e s n e w / r e d e f i n e d c o d e s .
C o d e s i n b ol d i n di c a t e em b e d d e d su p p or t s / a c c om m o d at i on s .
Presentation
P01 Use text to speech, excluding ELA reading passages (Smarter Balanced & NAEP)
P02
Have test read aloud (All WV-MAP tests excluding Smarter Balanced ELA reading passages,
WESTEST 2 RLA and Online Writing, ACT COMPASS Writing Skills and NAEP Reading)
P03
Use contracted braille or tactile graphics (All WV-MAP tests excluding NAEP
computer-based)
P06
Have test presented through sign language, locally provided (All WV-MAP tests
excluding Smarter Balanced, WESTEST 2 RLA and Online Writing and NAEP Reading)
P13
Use text to speech, including ELA reading passages (Smarter Balanced –for
documented need, grades 6-11)
P14
Have test read aloud, including passages (Smarter Balanced –for documented need for
grades 6-11; students who are blind/low vision grades 3-11 who do not yet have
adequate braille skills)
P15
Have directions only read aloud (All WV-MAP tests excluding WESTEST 2 Online
Writing)
P16
Have directions presented through sign language, locally provided (All WV-MAP tests
excluding Smarter Balanced)
P17
Use secure electronic braille note taker (All WV-MAP tests excluding NAEP)
P18
Have directions rephrased by trained examiner (All WV-MAP tests excluding Smarter
Balanced)
P19
Use large print edition (All WV-MAP tests excluding Smarter Balanced, WESTEST 2
Online Writing, APTA, which is formatted in large print and ACT COMPASS
Mathematics and Writing Skills which are delivered on a computer)
P21
Use screen reading software (WESTEST 2 Online Writing, ACT COMPASS Mathematics
and other computer-based assessments excluding WESTEST 2)
P22
Enlarge text on screen (WESTEST 2 and Online Writing, ACT COMPASS Mathematics
and Writing Skills, NAEP and other computer-based assessments)
P23
Use a magnifying device to enlarge assessment material (WESTEST 2 and Online
Writing, ACT COMPASS Mathematics and Writing Skills, NAEP and other computerbased assessments)
P24
Use electronic translator to present test (All WV-MAP tests and Smarter Balanced math
excluding WESTEST 2 RLA, ACT COMPASS Writing Skills and NAEP Reading)
P25
Use electronic translator to present directions only (All WV-MAP tests)
P26
Have directions, passage and prompt read aloud (Allowed for WESTEST 2 Online
Writing and NAEP Writing)
P27
Use approved bilingual word-to-word dictionary for directions only (All WV-MAP tests
excluding WESTEST 2 RLA, ACT COMPASS Writing Skills and NAEP Reading and
Writing)
P28
Use high contrast on screen (Smarter Balanced, WESTEST 2 and Online Writing, ACT
COMPASS, NAEP, and other computer based assessments)
P29
Use sign-dictionary to present test, including directions (All WV-MAP tests excluding
WESTEST 2 RLA and Online Writing, ACT COMPASS English Writing Skills and NAEP
Reading passages
P30
Provide translated test directions (English Language Learners Smarter Balanced –
for math items only)
P31
Provide translations glossary (English Language Learners Smarter Balanced – for
math items only)
P32
Provide translations stacked (English Language Learners Smarter Balanced – for
math items only)
P33
Turn off any universal tools (Smarter Balanced)
P34
Use embedded American Sign Language (Smarter Balanced – for ELA listening and
math items only)
P35
Use non-contracted braille and tactile graphics (Smarter Balanced)
P36
Use closed captioning (Smarter Balanced – for ELA listening and NAEP)
P37
Use masking (Smarter Balanced)
P38
Use color contrast (Smarter Balanced – in conjunction with print on demand)
P 39
Use color overlays (Smarter Balanced – in conjunction with print on demand)
P40
Use print on demand (Smarter Balanced)
Response
R02
Indicate responses to a scribe (multiple choice items) (All WV-MAP tests excluding
WESTEST 2 Online Writing, see R04 and NAEP Writing)
R03
Use braille or tactile (All WV-MAP tests)
R04
Indicate responses to a scribe, all elements to be scored (Smarter Balanced, WESTEST
2 and Online Writing)
R05
Use an abacus (Smarter Balanced, WESTEST 2 Mathematics and Science, APTA, ACT
COMPASS Mathematics, ACT EXPLORE and PLAN)
R11
Use computer or other assistive technology device to respond (All WV-MAP tests)
R13
Provide physical support (All WV-MAP tests)
R15
Use a bilingual word-to-word dictionary (All WV-MAP and Smarter Balanced ELAperformance task full writes excluding WESTEST 2 RLA and Online Writing, ACT
COMPASS Writing Skills and NAEP Reading and Writing)
R16
Mark responses in large-print test book (All WV-MAP tests excluding ACT COMPASS
Mathematics and Writing Skills and NAEP computer based assessments)
R17
Use an electronic translator to respond (WESTEST 2 Mathematics, Science, and Social
Studies; ACT EXPLORE, PLAN; and NAEP; excluding Smarter Balanced, WESTEST 2
RLA and Online Writing, ACT COMPASS Mathematics and Writing Skills and NAEP
Reading and Writing )
R18
Use a sign dictionary to respond (All WV-MAP tests excluding Smarter Balanced,
WESTEST 2 RLA and Online Writing, ACT COMPASS Writing Skills and NAEP Reading
and Writing)
R19
Use calculator (Smarter Balanced –for students needing a special calculator, e.g. braille or
talking)
R20
R21
Use multiplication table (Smarter Balanced)
Use Speech to Text (Smarter Balanced)
Time
T03
Take more breaks (no studying) (All WV-MAP tests)
T04
Use extra time for any timed test (All WV-MAP tests, NAEP, ACT EXPLORE
and PLAN are timed)
T07
Use flexible scheduling, same day (All WV-MAP tests)
T09
Provide separate setting (Smarter Balanced)