*Vocabulary 3.9 8th Grade (Accommodation)

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What is an accommodation?

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An accommodation is a change or adjustment made to help a student with a disability succeed in their education.

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What does it mean to encounter something?

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To encounter something means to unexpectedly experience or face something difficult or hostile.

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What part of speech is 'elongate'?

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'Elongate' is a verb.

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What is the meaning of 'affliction'?

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Affliction refers to a condition of pain, distress, or grief.

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What does 'conformity' mean?

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Conformity is the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms.

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Provide an example of an accommodation in education.

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An example of an accommodation is providing extra time on tests for students with learning disabilities.

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What is the definition of 'gaudy'?

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Gaudy means extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless.

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What is the difference between an encounter and an affliction?

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An encounter is a meeting or experience, while an affliction is a condition that causes pain or distress.

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What does it mean to satisfy a need?

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To satisfy a need means to fulfill a requirement or desire.

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What is an example of a situation where an accommodation is justified?

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An accommodation is justified when a student with a visual impairment is provided with braille materials.