Which of the following is a valid example of a response-mode modification for a student with a severe intellectual disability?

• A. Reading text to the student
• B. Having the student draw pictures in a journal
• C. Enlarging worksheets to allow more space for handwriting
• D. Reducing the number of problems per skill the student must complete

Answer: (B)

Response-mode modifications change how a student demonstrates what they know, not what content is taught or how hard the task is. Having the student draw pictures in a journal fits this because it allows evidence of learning through a different form of expression, especially when speaking or writing may be very challenging. It gives the student a way to communicate understanding visually, which is appropriate for severe intellectual disability where traditional written responses may not be feasible.

Reading text to the student changes how the content is accessed rather than how the student shows their learning. Enlarging worksheets adjusts the physical format for completing work, not the method of responding. Reducing the number of problems per skill lowers workload, which alters task demands but not the mode of responding.