2019–20 California Student Assessment Accessibility - Graphic for Mathematics - Universal Tools Designated Supports

Oct 3, 2026

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2019–20 California Student Assessment accessibility guidance for Mathematics defines universal tools, designated supports, and related accommodations available to students during testing. It lists embedded versus non-embedded resources such as calculators, digital notepad, keyboard navigation, text-to-speech, translations, and writing or math tools. It also specifies accessibility options for students with IEPs or Section 504 plans and alternate responses, including one-on-one administration notes for the California Alternate Assessments and key limitations where resources may not be provided.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

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Universal Tools and Designated Supports

Embedded tools

Non-embedded tools

Accommodations for IEP or Section 504

California Alternate Assessments (CAAs)

Resources and limitations

2019–20 California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic for Mathematics Available to All Students Universal Tools Designated Supports Embedded Breaks Calculator1 (grades 6–8 and 11) Digital notepad English glossary Expandable items Expandable passages Highlighter Keyboard navigation Line reader Mark for review Math tools (i.e. , embedded ruler, embedded protractor) Strikethrough Writing tools (specific items) Zoom (in/out) Non-Embedded Breaks Scratch paper Embedded Color contrast Illustration glossaries Masking Mouse pointer (size and color) Streamline Text-to-speech1 Translated test directions1 (Spanish stacked) Translations1 (glossary) Translations1 (Spanish stacked) Turn off any universal tool Non-Embedded Amplification Color contrast Color overlay Illustration glossaries Magnification Medical supports (restricted settings) Noise buffers Read aloud Read aloud for Spanish stacked translation Scribe Separate setting Simplified test directions Translated test directions Translations (glossary) Available to Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan Accommodations Resources for the California Alternate Assessment Embedded American sign language1 Braille1 Non-Embedded 100s number table (grade 4 and up) Abacus Alternate response options Braille (special form) Calculator (specific items, grades 6–8 and 11) Large-print special form (as available) Multiplication table (grade 4 and up) Print on demand Speech-to-text Word prediction All eligible students shall have any instructional supports and/or accommodations, including the language of instruction, used in their daily instruction in accordance with each student’s IEP. The administration of the California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) to eligible students shall be one-on-one (test examiner to student), according to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) manual. Depending on the student’s disability or needs, the CAAs may or may not include the student’s independent use of the testing interface. Because the CAAs are given to students one-on-one by a test examiner, some embedded resources are not provided. For example, while a braille version of the test is not provided, the test may be presented using an embosser ora refreshable display. 1 Resource not available forthe CAAs. Refer to the Matrix One web page at [https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ai/caasppmatrix1.asp](https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ai/caasppmatrix1.asp for additional)[ for additional](https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ai/caasppmatrix1.asp for additional) information. California Department of Education November 2019

FAQs

What universal tools and designated supports are listed for Mathematics?

The graphic enumerates both embedded and non-embedded tools for Mathematics, including items like breaks, calculator options, digital notepad, highlighters, keyboard navigation, line reader, writing tools, and zoom.

Which accommodations are available to students with an IEP or Section 504 plan?

The graphic states that eligible students may receive instructional supports and accommodations aligned with their IEP, including alternate response options and specific supports such as braille, speech-to-text, and word prediction.

How are California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) administered and what limitations apply?

The CAAs are administered one-on-one by a test examiner. Because of this format, some embedded resources are not provided, and the document gives examples such as braille not being provided while alternative presentation methods may be used.

Oct 3, 2026

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