Although Cathy is in Grade 11, she is only reading at about a Grade 3 level. The teacher realizes that Cathy cannot accomplish as much as the other students and provides a reader for her during her test. This is a good example of a special education modification.

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This scenario describes an accommodation (providing a reader) rather than a modification. Accommodations change how a student learns the material, whereas modifications change what a student is taught or expected to learn.

Although Cathy Is in Grade 11, She Is Only Reading