Audio Support Guidelines for Accessible Assessments: Insights From Cognitive Labs

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Laurene L Christensen, Vitaliy Shyyan, Chris Rogers, Aleksis P Kincaid

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A report examining how some students, including students with print disabilities, students with low vision, and English language learners, may benefit from having test content read aloud. However, there have been challenges in standardizing the presentation of test content, including whether or not to read answer choices or to describe maps and cartoons, among many other issues. Technology-enhanced assessment offers the opportunity to provide standardized audio support delivered through the test platform. One goal of the Guidelines for Accessible Assessment Project (GAAP) was to develop a set of audio guidelines that could be used across states. Overall, the findings from the cognitive labs support the need for taking an individualized approach in providing audio support for assessments.

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Date

December 2014 

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Report 

Publisher

National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)