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who is blind, and an expert in assessment who has low vision.
Some items were excluded from the assessment based on the
review. Other items were revised based on reviewer feedback. The
reviewers often addressed test logistics, such as ensuring that
manipulatives presented to the student were contained on a tray;
concerns related to graphics in the original test items, to ensure
equitable access; as well as suggestions on the appropriateness of
specific manipulatives to address sensory sensitivities among some
students. Directions for administration were carefully scripted to
ensure guidance was clear for both administrators and test takers,
and the manipulatives were clearly packaged and labeled to
minimize distractions during the test.
This resulted in a final test form that includes items in braille,
items that use realia as manipulatives, and items that use braille
tiles. The test form for students who are blind or have low vision
was implemented during the Spring 2016 operational assessment
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