Which option would be the least appropriate PLAAFP statement for a student with math difficulties in a PLAAFP section?

• A. The student can compute fifteen multiplication facts in random order in one minute but demonstrates difficulty solving applied mathematics problems when given extraneous information.
• B. The student is given extended time, graph paper, highlighters, and breaks during mathematics tests.
• C. The student receives two hours per week of supportive instruction in mathematics in a resource room setting.
• D. The student will highlight important information in each word problem to guide problem solving.

Answer: (C)

In a PLAAFP, you describe the student’s current performance and the supports they need to access the general education curriculum, based on data. It’s about where they stand now and what needs to be provided or accommodated, not about how many hours of instruction will be given. The statement that assigns a specific amount of weekly math instruction describes service delivery rather than present levels, so it belongs in the services section of the IEP rather than the PLAAFP. The other options illustrate current abilities and the supports the student uses or needs (such as managing extraneous information in problems or using accommodations like extended time and highlighted text), which align with presenting present levels.