Sample Math Accommodations & Modifications

Use of manipulatives

Use of calculator

Teach / Use concrete concepts before teaching abstract concepts

Small group instruction, use of calculator, multiplications chart, manipulatives, basic computation practice with visual and kinesthetic aides, and group discussion of computation strategies.

Small group instruction, group discussions, prompting, and modeling of strategies

Graphic organizers, visual aids, highlighters, notecards, or templates.

Mixed fact drills in addition/subtraction, then multiplication/division administered weekly until criterion is reached.

Instructional changes based on data analysis

Use of graph paper for place value

Use of graph paper to line up problems

Magnetic numbers as manipulatives

Blank colored transparencies or overlays to enhance visual perception