In the problem solving approach for deciding modifications, which is the final step?

• A. Identification of possible modifications/accommodations
• B. The requirements of the course
• C. The requirements that the student is not meeting
• D. Factors interfering with the students meeting their requirements

Answer: (A)

The final step is identifying possible modifications and accommodations. After you’ve examined what the course requires, which specific requirements the student isn’t meeting, and what factors are interfering, the next, crucial move is to generate and select concrete ways to adjust instruction or assessment. This is where you translate analysis into action: choosing supports that help the student access the curriculum and demonstrate learning while staying aligned with the course goals. Modifications might involve changing how content is delivered or what is expected, while accommodations provide supports (like extra time or simplified formats) without changing the core requirements. This step is the turning point from understanding the problem to implementing solutions. The earlier steps—understanding course requirements, identifying the unmet requirements, and noting interfering factors—set up the context, but they don’t enact the supports.