During a three-year reevaluation of a high school student with learning disabilities and ADHD, what testing accommodation strategy would likely be most effective when administering a standardized achievement test?

• A. Repeating oral directions as needed and providing frequent breaks during testing sessions
• B. Reducing the length of the test by eliminating subtests and extending limits on timed tasks
• C. Preteaching test-taking strategies and presenting an overview of the topics to be covered by the test items
• D. Beginning with items that are below age and grade level to instill a sense of self-confidence

Answer: (A)