Too many accommodations may overload the student and prove detrimental. Determine if the selected accommodation requires another accommodation. Provide practice opportunities for the student. Many standardized test formats are very different from teacher-made tests. This may pose problems for students.
Most tests have sample tests or practice versions.
While it is inappropriate to review the actual test with the student, practice tests are designed for this purpose. Teach students test-taking tips, such as knowing how much time is allotted and pacing oneself so as not to spend too much time on one item. Orient students to the test format or types of questions. For example, on multiple-choice tests, encourage students to read each choice carefully, eliminate the wrong choices, and then select their answer. Remember that accommodations in test taking won't necessarily eliminate frustration for the student.