Guidelines for assessment accommodations Edition: 2

The development of an enabling and socially just learning environment in schools relates to teaching and learning but of equal significance is the assessment of and for learning. Of particular importance is the provision of equitable assessment opportunities for learners who experience physical, sensory and neurological disabilities or specific learning difficulties. Guidelines for assessment accommodations focuses on assessment adaptations and methods of assessment accommodations for learners who experience reading and writing challenges that prevent them from giving a true reflection of their acquired knowledge and skills in classroom tests and examinations.