Hi Claire,
At APU we count rest breaks and extra time as separate so rest breaks are
given in addition to the extra time allowed. When a student has breaks in an
exam the invigilator makes a note of the time taken and this is then added
on at the end of the exam, so no time is deducted due to breaks. The time
taken and amount of breaks is dependant upon the particular student and
during the timetabling process we allow up to an hour after the exam
duration for potential break time, however this is rarely all used.
Regards,
Carly
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Carly Robinson
Individual Requirements Exams Administrator, Cambridge
01223 363271 ext 2027
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From: "Claire Shanks" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 9:42 AM
Subject: Rest Breaks & Marking
Can anyone advise me on rest breaks in examinations. If a student is
recommended extra time in exams and rest breaks, should the rest breaks
be in addition to the extra time or inclusive? If it is in addition, is
extra time added at the end or does the exam stop and resume?
I know there was a request last week about the marking of
assessments/examinations for dyslexic students but as yet I don't think
there has been a reply. If anyone has any information and can offer
guidance, it would be greatly appreciated. We have a number of courses,
i.e. Journalism, English and creative writing that assess spelling,
grammar and punctuation as a learning module outcome and I am being
asked what is best practice in dealing with this situation and in line
with SENDA
Any help with these queries would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
With best wishes
Claire
Disability Support Manager
Disability Support Service
CSB Level 10
University of Huddersfield
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Huddersfield
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