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We're having discussions about this at Oxford at the moment where a number of students are emerging with requests for 100% extra time for 3 hour exams (standard for many courses here). Often these are from students who have studies in North American Universities where shorter exams are the norm. We are having to take into account the fatigue element and are in the unfortunate position logistically where students being able to take one exam per day is not always possible. I don't have a quick answer. More often than not 10 or 15 minutes extra per hour is awarded except for exceptional circumstances. As such weight is given to exams at Oxford, where coursework is not used to the extent it is used in assessment at other places I have worked, you may need to bear this in mind when considering our approach. Hope that helps, Pete Quinn p.s. Visit http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/ps/gp/current/http081.shtml if you want to come and join the Disability team at Oxford. Closing date this Friday! ============================== Peter Quinn Senior Disability Officer University of Oxford T. +44 01865 289840 F. +44 01865 289830 E. [log in to unmask] W. www.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop/ Post: Diversity and Equal Opportunities Unit, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD In person: 5 Worcester Street Oxford [2nd floor] level access to main entrance with lift access to second floor ============================== "Lewis, Rebecca" <[log in to unmask]> Sent by: "Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff." <[log in to unmask]> 18/01/06 11:30 Please respond to "Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff." <[log in to unmask]> To [log in to unmask] cc Subject Exam requirements Hello I?ve got a question about student?s exam requirements ? extra time, separate room etc. Most DSA assessments don?t specify how much extra time should be allowed for the student ? they leave it to the individual university policy. What is your policy on extra time? How would you decide whether a student receives 25% extra or more? Do you rely on what the student says they have had previously? One student was had been given 100% extra time in the past ? which might mean them being in an exam for 6 hours ? we would not recommend this. I?m interested to know how other people manage this. Thanks Rebecca Rebecca Lewis Disability Support Service Kingston University Tel; 020 8547 8836 Ext. 62836 This email has been scanned for all viruses by the MessageLabs Email Security System.