If a student is unlikely to achieve proficiency on the state math test, what is the appropriate accommodation to use for assessment?

• A. Continue with the standard MCA without changes
• B. Administer the MCA-Modified version
• C. Switch to a different state test
• D. Exempt the student from testing entirely

Answer: (B)

When a student is unlikely to demonstrate their true knowledge on the standard state test, the goal is to provide an assessment that they can access and show what they know. Using the MCA-Modified version does exactly that: it’s designed to be more accessible for students who need modifications in how the test is presented or administered, so they can demonstrate their math skills within their instructional level. This keeps the assessment fair and meaningful while still aligning with the content being measured.

Continuing with the standard version would place barriers in the way of measuring the student’s abilities accurately. Swapping to a different state test isn’t an accommodation step for this situation and could alter what is being assessed. Exempting the student from testing removes essential data that schools need to plan supports and track progress.