Which scenario best represents a curriculum modification?

• A. Providing a textbook at a lower reading level
• B. Extending time on tests
• C. Audio recording of lectures
• D. Preferential seating during instruction

Answer: (A)

Modifying the curriculum means changing what is being taught or what the student is expected to learn. It alters the content or the level of difficulty so that the learning goals are achievable for that student.

Providing a textbook at a lower reading level best fits this idea because it changes the material itself to match the student’s current abilities, rather than simply supporting the same content with tweaks. It’s not just about how the student demonstrates knowledge; it’s about what the student is asked to learn.

The other options are supports that help access the same curriculum without changing what is being taught: extending time on tests gives more time to show understanding of the same content, audio recordings of lectures provide a different way to access the same material, and preferential seating helps the student engage with the same lessons more effectively. These are accommodations, not modifications, because they preserve the original learning goals and standards.