ERIC Number: EJ997734
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-1537-7903
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Students' Perceptions of Testing Accommodations: What We Know, What We Need to Know, and Why It Matters
Lovett, Benjamin J.; Leja, Ashley M.
Journal of Applied School Psychology, v29 n1 p72-89 2013
Students with disabilities are often given tests under accommodated conditions to reduce the effect of their disability on their scores. Students' perceptions of their own accommodations are important for several reasons and have been the topic of a number of research studies. Some studies have tested students under multiple conditions and asked for their reactions; other studies have given general attitude surveys about accommodations. Research has shown that accommodations generally reduce anxiety and discomfort during testing, but students' opinions about the practice of providing accommodations are often conflicted and depend on the particular accommodation under discussion. This review describes the current research on students' perceptions of accommodations, derives implications for practicing school psychologists, and offers further questions to guide future research. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Testing Accommodations, Testing, Student Attitudes, Educational Research, School Psychologists, Role, Coordination, Individualized Education Programs, Test Validity, Self Advocacy, Accuracy, Context Effect
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement; Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement
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