[nabs-l] ACT Test

[Arielle Silverman]

Hi all,
Does anyone know if computers with magnification or screen-reading
software are allowed as an accommodation on the ACT or SAT? My
impression was that computers are not allowed, only calculators, but I
could be wrong (and I hope I am, I think they should be allowed).
For many test-takers who are not proficient in Braille for one reason
or another, and cannot use large print, reliance on a human reader is
often the only option. This is OK but not the best accommodation for
certain types of problems such as reading comprehension and math word
problems.
Tactile diagrams are generally provided and a formerly sighted student
may not have much difficulty interpreting those, even if they are not
fluent in Braille yet.
Best,
Arielle

On 12/12/12, Herrin, Amber <herrinar at muohio.edu> wrote:
> Hello and good afternoon Sylvia,
>
> Does your student yet use any kind of screen reader or magnifier
> (assuming he or she may have enough vision left for that?)
>
> If your student does have some residual vision but does not yet know
> how to use any kind of screen magnifiers for the computer, can the
> student read large print?
>
> What about a raised-line drawing board?
>
> Taking these various options into consideration, here are a few
> suggestions:
>
> The student could take the test on the computer using either a screen
> reader or screen magnifier.
> The test could be produced for the student in large print and the
> student could then answer all questions by reading, using normal
> methods, only in larger print.
> The student could have the test read to them (assuming reading in
> either method on his or her own is not possible) and then use a
> raised-line drawing board for writing out using memory of the written
> letters or numbers, the way to work the problems out, or the answers
> if using a calculator.
>
> It would obviously fall to the student to know how to solve the
> problems, but depending on what the student needs, he or she could use
> a drawing board to write the problem out in equation format, or, if
> calculators are allowed, write down the answers which could then be
> written in for her by a sighted person reading the board.
>
> Alternatively, for answering, if this test is multiple-choice, the
> student could come up with the answer and then tell the reader to read
> the options, and choose the option that fits the answer already
> obtained.
>
> I sincerely hope this helps, and feel free to contact me off list if
> you have any questions about anything I've mentioned here or to ask
> any other questions I might be able to help with.
>
> Best,
>
> Amber
>
> On 12/12/12, Sarah <coastergirl92 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello everyone,
>> For my career, I want to become a technology inststructor.  What
>> requirements did you need to become a technology instructor?
>> were there any special classes required any classes at all?
>> Thanks for your help,
>> Sarah and Wizard
>>
>>  ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Sylvia Yasa <yasa.sylvia at gmail.com
>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Date sent: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:23:11 -0500
>> Subject: [nabs-l] ACT Test
>>
>> Hello guys,
>>
>> I am a technology instructor at a blindness rehabilitation center
>> in
>> the state of Maryland.  I currently have a student who wants to
>> take
>> the ACT test for college admission.  This test has a mathematics
>> section.
>>
>> I am very interested to know some of the techniques you use to
>> handle
>> math questions like word problems, simple equations, etc.
>> Note: my student became blind recently, so her Braille, as of
>> now, is
>> not a reliable option.
>>
>> Any input will be extremely helpful!
>> Thanks,
>> Sylvia
>>
>> Sylvia Yasa M.ed - AT
>> Assistive Technology Instructor / Specialist
>> Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
>> 3345 Washington BLVD., Baltimore, MD 21227
>> (410) 737- 2682
>> yasa.sylvia at gmail.com
>>
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>
>
> --
> Sincerely,
>
> Amber R. Herrin
>
> e: herrinar at muohio.edu
> P: (513) 593-5855
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