Why is it better for Junebug to ask for accommodations rather than guessing on the exam?

Asking for accommodations helps Junebug succeed and develop self-advocacy skills, while guessing does not help him learn or improve.

What is the purpose of the fidget cube that Junebug receives?

The fidget cube is meant to help Junebug remain focused during tests.

9th Grade•55 minutes

I can advocate for my need for accommodation in different situations.

Self-advocacy is speaking and/or acting for yourself and making decisions to better your future.

Self-advocacy helps with developing communication and assertiveness skills.

To self-advocate, you must understand what you need in order to move forward and face and acknowledge your challenges.

This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is self-advocacy, in your own words?

2. According to the video, what are two skills that self-advocacy helps develop?

3. Junebug has ADHD and needs accommodations for test taking. Describe two accommodations he requests from Ms. Grant in the video.

...and 9 more questions

Self-Advocacy (2020)