Social Studies

Supplemental Aids Allowed on TAKS (Accommodated)

and TAKS–M

Page 97 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.

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Dictionary (p. 97 #1)

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A standard English dictionary 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.

Dictionary (p. 97 #1)

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Glossaries, including those made by teachers or students, that contain subject-specific definitions are not allowed.

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Amend- to change the wording or meaning of a motion, bill, or constitution by a formal process.

Census- a periodic, official count of the number of persons living in a country.

Checks and balances- limits imposed on a all branches of government.

Delegate- a person who acts for or represents another or others

Federalism- the sharing of power between the states and the national government.

Manifest destiny- the belief that the United States should own all land between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Tariff- a tax placed on goods from another country to protect the home industry.

Veto- to cancel or postpone a decision or a bill.

Glossary

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

Mnemonics (p. 97 #2)A mnemonic device is a technique that assists with memory. Mnemonic devices that are acronyms 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, 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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Mnemonics (p. 97 #2)The subject-specific words that the mnemonic represents are not allowed. For example, the acronym “HOMES” may be used to help a student recall the names of the Great Lakes, but the names of the lakes cannot be included.

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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.

Magna CartaFederalist PapersDeclaration of IndependenceAConstitution

Blank maps may be used if there is no labeling or numbering of any features on the map. A student could use both physical and political world or U.S. maps. An Accommodation Request Form is not required.

Maps (p. 97 #3)

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If the map contains labeling or numbering, 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.

In addition, maps that represent historic events but contain no text or numbering may be used (e.g., an unlabeled map that represents the stages of U.S. territorial expansion). An Accommodation Request Form is not required.

Maps (p. 97 #3)

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If the map contains text or numbering, 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 timelines may be used if they contain only dates and have no labeling (text or pictures) of events connected to those dates. An Accommodation Request Form is not required.

Timelines (p. 97 #4)

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If the timeline 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.

Skills Checklists (p. 97 #5)

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Skills checklists without specific examples may be used to help students read maps and graphs or to answer cause-and-effect questions. For example, students may be directed to read the title of a map and analyze the map key. An Accommodation Request Form is not required.

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

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.

Blank Graphic Organizers (p. 97 #6)

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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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If you continue to have questions regarding supplemental aids, please contact your Campus/District Testing Coordinator.