The state's math competency assessment consists of 30 multiple-choice items in the usual paper-and-pencil format. To assess the math competency of a student with severe, multiple disabilities, the teacher interviews the student. This type of change in the assessment is called a(n) ________.

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Changing the format of an assessment from a written test to an interview to meet a student's needs is considered a modification. This is because it alters the way the assessment is conducted, potentially changing the level of difficulty or the skills being tested. Accommodations, on the other hand, would involve changes that allow the student to complete the same assessment as their peers, but with supports that do not alter the content or skill level being measured.

The State's Math Competency Assessment Consists of 30 Multiple-Choice Items