Which statement about Functional Vision Assessment is true?

• A. It is used only after planning
• B. It measures reading speed
• C. It evaluates social skills
• D. It is used prior to instructional planning to determine if the student can perform daily activities.

Answer: (D)

Functional Vision Assessment is about how a student uses vision to perform everyday tasks and interact with their environment, so the information gathered informs instructional planning before teaching begins. By looking at real-world activities—like locating objects, moving around the classroom, organizing materials, and using any visual aids or lighting effectively—it helps determine what supports, adaptations, or instruction are needed to help the student access learning and be independent. Because of this upfront purpose, it guides decisions before designing lessons, rather than being something done only after planning. Reading speed and social skills aren’t the focus of this assessment, which is why it’s used to decide whether and how a student can perform daily activities as a foundation for instructional planning.