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Incorporating Accommodations
In cases where the student presents unique visual, auditory, and/or motor challenges, the Test Administrator must use their judgment to determine if the Naglieri General Ability Tests are a suitable measure for the student. In certain circumstances, a testing accommodation can be provided. A testing accommodation reflects changes to the procedures for administering a test.
Note that due to the visual nature of the stimuli, students with low vision (that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses) or those that are blind will not be able to complete the tests.
Accommodations Addressed by the Naglieri General Ability Tests
| Common Accommodations | Additional Details |
|---|---|
| Use of color overlays | The purpose of color overlays is to make the text easier to read. The Naglieri General Ability Tests do not have any text, and therefore overlays are unlikely to be useful. |
| Allow for extra time | The Test Administrator can add extra time on the student's testing device by pressing "Alt" + "T" on a Windows computer or "Option" + "T" on a Mac. A message will appear on the screen to indicate the timer has been turned off. |
| Use a computer for testing | The tests are available online. |
| Use of a prompter, who can move the student on to the next problem | If a prompter is needed, the student can indicate an answer verbally and the prompter can input the answers on the computer. |
| Provide larger-sized items or magnification for the visually impaired | The images used on the tests will scale up or down with the screen size. Therefore, if the student requires larger images, it is recommended that a larger screen be used to complete the test. If this is not possible, for computers, laptops, and Chromebooks, the magnification function within the browser ("Ctrl" + "+" keys on a Windows computer or "Command" + "+" on a Mac) can be used to magnify the images. For iPads and other touch screen devices, pinch two or more fingers together or apart to adjust the zoom. Note that if the items are magnified too much, responses and layout may be cropped out of view or distorted on the screen. |
| Break the test up and allow for frequent breaks | The test may be separated into smaller sections by providing necessary breaks and resuming when the student is ready. It is important to remember the tests are timed, therefore, they must be paused during breaks. To pause a test on the student's testing device, press "Alt" + "U" on a Windows computer or "Option" + "U" on a Mac. A pause symbol will appear on the screen to indicate the timer has temporarily stopped. |
| Preferential seating | The tests are available online which provides each student with the same access and allows for multiple seating scenarios. |
| Exam should be taken in place without distractions | A distraction-free environment is a recommended practice for all ability testing scenarios. |