Exam conditions

Hello Brillit. Subject specific emmanuensis. We try to provide them in special areas science, languages).With the right precautions i.e. invigilators + special room the risks are minimised. It make things easier and reduce unneccessary time spent.Hope this helps, Andy Velarde DSU UofK

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Subject: Exam conditions

Following our post exam meeting today, I would be interested to find out what other institutions are doing re:

Taping exams where an amanuensis is used? - thoughts, for and against?
Allowances for non writing time. In some case students are allocated extra writing time - usually 25% extra. Some students are given rest breaks on top of this due to certain conditions etc. This is up to 30 mins per exam regardless of how long the exam is. The problem comes in ensuring the students are using the time appropriately i.e. for breaks and not as extra writing time, which may place them at an advantage over other students. - thoughts, comments, ideas?
Using amanuenses that are not subject specific - thoughts, ideas, for and against?

Many thanks

Brigid Callaghan
Senior Disability Adviser
Student Support
The University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ