Hi Cath

 

As I understand it, Edexcel for example just give approval for a reader because we as a centre, centre grant the extra time.  It would be clearer if the AO would just confirm the time and reader etc.. but they don’t.

 

As for 50% extra time, if it is a reading exam and we do not have computer readers for online exams then we always apply for and are granted 50% extra time.

 

Hope this helps

 

Shirley

 

 

Hi Duncan

 

What about the learners who only have permission for a reader but no extra time, would you apply for the 25% just to cover the reading test?

 

Cath

 

 

Cath

 

No, I would stick at 25% extra time unless there was some other overriding need. In my experience of three AOs for Funky Skills the students rarely even use the full time let alone run out of the extra time.

 

Regards

 

Duncan

 

 

Hi  All

 

Just wondering if any of you automatically allocate 50% extra time to learners who have been approved for a reader but obviously can’t use one for the reading test.  What procedures do you follow regarding this?

 

 

Cath Smith

 

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