Science

Supplemental Aids Allowed on TAKS (Accommodated)

and TAKS–M

page 98 of the 2010–2011 Accommodations Manual

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•The following examples of supplemental aids that are marked with the symbol are allowed for use by eligible students on TAKS (Accommodated) and TAKS–M. These supplemental aids do not require TEA review because they are considered a tool and not a source of direct answers.

•However, it is the responsibility of district/campus personnel to ensure that the supplemental aids are:

grade-appropriate, factual, error-free, concise, and well-organized.

•Examples of supplemental aids marked with the symbol are not allowed on state assessments without review, or must be edited to follow the guidelines listed in Appendix D.

Dictionary (p. 98 #1)A standard English dictionary (or Spanish dictionary if a Spanish test is administered) that is grade- or ability-appropriate may be used. An Accommodation Request Form is not required.

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If the dictionary does not follow the above guideline, submit an ARF for use on TAKS (Accommodated), or review it locally for use on TAKS–M.

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Dictionary (p. 98 #1)Glossaries, including those made by teachers or students, that contain definitions of subject-specific vocabulary are not allowed.

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Glossaryacid- a substance that has a pH of less than 7, which is neutral

osmosis- the movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane

evaporation- the process of liquid water becoming water vapor

pathogen- a disease-producing agent; usually applied to a living organism

organelle – one of the small bodies that are found in the cytoplasm of a cell and are specialized to perform a specific function

symbiosis – a relationship in which two different organisms live in close association with each other

neuron- a nerve cell that is specialized to receive and conduct electrical impulses

An individual definition of a vocabulary word requires an ARF for use on TAKS (Accommodated), or local review for use on TAKS–M.

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APE MAN

ROYGBIV

King Phillip ComeOut For GoodnessSake!

Mnemonic Devices (p. 98 #2) A mnemonic device is a technique that assists with memory. Mnemonic devices that are acronyms or phrases may be used to help a student recall information. An Accommodation Request Form is not required.

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If the mnemonic device is not an acronym or phrase, submit an ARF for use on TAKS (Accommodated), review it locally for use on TAKS–M, or you may consider editing the supplemental aid to meet Appendix D guidelines.

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A-atomic number =P-protons +E-electronsM-mass number -A-atomic number =N- neutrons

RedOrangeYellowGreenBlueIndigoViolet

Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

Mnemonic Devices (p. 98 #2)The subject-specific words that the mnemonic represents are not allowed.

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If the mnemonic device contains the subject-specific words that the mnemonic represents , submit an ARF for use on TAKS (Accommodated), review it locally for use on TAKS–M, or you may consider editing the supplemental aid to meet Appendix D guidelines.

Graphics (p. 98 #3)Graphics may be used if they do not contain titles, words, labels, acronyms, numbers, or symbols. An Accommodation Request Form is not required.

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If the graphic contains any of the restrictions indicated above, submit an ARF for use on TAKS (Accommodated), review it locally for use on TAKS–M, or you may consider editing the supplemental aid to meet Appendix D guidelines.

Graphics (p. 98 #3)Graphics of the following are NOT allowed as they are a source of direct answers: moon phases, eclipses, changes in seasons, tilt of the earth, reflection, refraction, equinox information, states of matter, and the atom.

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Addition Charts (p. 98 #4) Addition charts may be used. An Accommodation Request Form is not required. The addition chart must be a grid used to find answers, not a list of addition facts. Each axis may be numbered up to 9, but no higher than 9. Highlighting or any other indication of special numbers (e.g., even numbers) in the body of the chart is not allowed.

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1 + 1 = 22 + 2 = 43 + 3 = 64 + 4 = 85 + 5 = 106 + 6 = 127 + 7 = 148 + 8 = 169 + 9 = 1810 + 10 = 20

If the chart contains any of the restrictions indicated above, submit an ARF for use on TAKS (Accommodated), review it locally for use on TAKS–M, or you may consider editing the supplemental aid to meet Appendix D guidelines.

Multiplication Charts (p. 98 #5) Multiplication charts may be used. An Accommodation Request Form is not required. The multiplication chart must be a grid used to find answers, not a list of multiplication facts. Each axis may be numbered up to 12, but no higher than 12. Highlighting or any other indication of special numbers (e.g., perfect squares) in the body of the chart is not allowed.

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1 x 0 = 0 2 x 0 = 01 x 1 = 1 2 x 1 = 2 1 x 2 = 2 2 x 2 = 41 x 3 = 3 2 x 3 = 6 1 x 4 = 4 2 x 4 = 81 x 5 = 5 2 x 5 = 101 x 6 = 6 2 x 6 = 121 x 7 = 7 2 x 7 = 141 x 8 = 8 2 x 8 = 161 x 9 = 9 2 x 9 = 18

If the chart contains any of the restrictions indicated above, submit an ARF for use on TAKS (Accommodated), review it locally for use on TAKS–M, or you may consider editing the supplemental aid to meet Appendix D guidelines.

Blank Graphic Organizers (p.98 #6)Blank graphic organizers may be used. This means that the graphic organizer may not contain titles, words, labels, pictures, acronyms, numbers, or symbols. An Accommodation Request Form is not required.

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If the graphic organizer is not blank, submit an ARF for use on TAKS (Accommodated), review it locally for use on TAKS–M, or you may consider editing the supplemental aid to meet Appendix D guidelines.

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