It would be helpful for the mainstream teacher to have access to standardized test results in reading in particular when deciding which grading scale would be appropriate for any given student. The ability to read aloud is often a poor indication of comprehension. The student may be strong phonetically, but because of syntactic difficulties, or homonym confusion may experience severe comprehension difficulty. Any reading assessment should include higher level skills such as inferencing. Depending upon the particular student, several curricular modifications could prove beneficial.
Some teachers give the student extra time for homework assignments or tests.
Simplified reading materials about an assigned topic have proven to be practical. Bilingual aides or ESL study centers offer assistance with homework. Some teachers first test the ESL student with his or her peers and then allow retakes if necessary with a foreign language dictionary or ESL personnel. Other teachers make use of peer tutors to translate word problems on a math test with the teacher present to prevent excessive communication. Many teachers provide copies of their notes to assist students in studying for tests.