Effects of Test Modifications on Minimum Competency Test Performance of Third Grade Learning Disabled Students.

The performance of third grade learning disabled students on several versions of a state minimum competency test was evaluated. No differences were indicated in scores obtained on the large-print versions of a physically modified test when compared to performance on a regular-print version of the same,test. Learning disabled students did perform better on the modified tests compared to the unmodified tests. The results are discussed with regard to assessment practices. Several conclusions with implications for the minimum competency testing movement are offered. 11)