Glossaries selected construct-irrelevant terms for (instructional materials) text to facilitate transferring knowledge/skills from their math. primary language to English. Students use bilingual glossaries to find the meanings of content-specific words (e.g., math, science, history). Glossaries may be located in the appendices of their textbooks or instructional materials. 19. Translated Test Students can see test directions in Translated test directions Written translated test directions are provided on the Directions another language. page, on the board, or on a classroom visual media device. Students are provided both English and native-language directions to build skill and understanding in classroom directions. Translated instructions on Students have their assignment directions translated into assignments their native language. 20. Abacus This tool may be used in place of scratch Counting devices (blocks, tiles, Students use items to count during their instruction. paper for students who typically use an chips, etc.) or scratch paper abacus. 21. Alternate Response Alternate response options include but Dictated responses Students dictate responses to a teacher or an Options are not limited to adapted keyboards, instructional assistant who records them. large keyboards, StickyKeys, Students use communication boards, picture MouseKeys, FilterKeys, adapted mouse, representations, or other individual expressive touch screen, head wand, and switches. communication devices. 22. American Sign Test content is translated into ASL video. American Sign Language An ASL interpreter or ASL-certified instructor signs during Language (ASL) An ASL human signer and the signed instruction. test content are viewed on the same screen.
Glossaries selected construct-irrelevant terms for math. (instructional materials) text to facilitate transferring knowledge/skills from their primary language to English. Students use bilingual glossaries to find the meanings of content-specific words (e.g., math, science, history). Glossaries may be located in the appendices of their textbooks or instructional materials. 19. Translated Test Directions Students can see test directions in another language. Translated test directions Written translated test directions are provided on the page, on the board, or on a classroom visual media device. Students are provided both English and native-language directions to build skill and understanding in classroom directions. Translated instructions on assignments Students have their assignment directions translated into their native language. 20. Abacus This tool may be used in place of scratch paper for students who typically use an abacus. Counting devices (blocks, tiles, chips, etc.) or scratch paper Students use items to count during their instruction. 21. Alternate Response Options Alternate response options include but are not limited to adapted keyboards, large keyboards, StickyKeys, MouseKeys, FilterKeys, adapted mouse, touch screen, head wand, and switches. Dictated responses Students dictate responses to a teacher or an instructional assistant who records them. Students use communication boards, picture representations, or other individual expressive communication devices. 22. American Sign Language (ASL) Test content is translated into ASL video. An ASL human signer and the signed test content are viewed on the same screen. American Sign Language An ASL interpreter or ASL-certified instructor signs during instruction.
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