We look to the Ed Psych's report to inform us of how much extra time is
required.
Chris
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bernard Doherty
Sent: 25 July 2005 16:52
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Subject: Re: extra exam time
I think the best plan is to take what happened in earlier exams as a
minimum. The principle here is that students are taken on according to
their previous academic achievement, which in part is a product of
earlier support arrangements. The students' results are expected to be
an indicator of how well they will do on the proposed course.
I recognise that this shifts responsibility for the decision away from
HEIs, but if there is to be debate, I think it would be more fairly
conducted with regional exam boards rather than individual students.
Why some universities reduce extra time from 15 minutes an hour (which
seems a national standard at A level) to 10 minutes an hour (or six, in
one case) remains a mystery.
Regards, Bernard
Quoting Victoria Adams <[log in to unmask]>:
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> Could anyone please help as we have an issue with regards to extra
> exam time regarding students with specific learning difficulties and
> how much extra time they should receive. Our understanding is that the
> educational psychologist report is to determine the extra time
> allocations but we have heard that some institutions have their own
> policies in place regarding extra time.
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> What is the standard?
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> Thanks for your help
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> Victoria Adams
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> VIVID Project Worker
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> The College of St Mark and St John
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> Plymouth
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