North Carolina Testing Accommodations

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An English/native language dictionary or an English/native language electronic translator may be used during state-mandated testing, provided the following requirements have been met: 1. The dictionary or translator is a word-to-word or word-to-phrase English/native language dictionary or electronic translator that does not contain definitions. Word-to-phrase means that the English word may translate into a group of words in the student’s native language. 2. The dictionary may not contain diagrams, written notes, or formulas. 3. The dictionary must be a published document, not a state-made, teacher made, or student-made dictionary. 4. The dictionary or electronic translator must be checked and approved by designated personnel in the PSU before testing to ensure that requirements 1–3 are met. If a PSU or school test coordinator is unsure of the appropriateness of a dictionary or translator, the question can be submitted to the Annual Testing Program through the RAC for clearance before use in the school or district. Use of a dictionary or electronic translator that is not approved is a testing irregularity and may result in a misadministration. 5. The checked and approved dictionary or electronic translator must be provided to students during the time of state testing. 6. Schools are encouraged to ensure the student is familiar with the word-to-word resource that will be used during the test session. (Page 58)