Hi Rebecca,

There is a lot of research from the US in relation to standardised testing (exams) and students who are recommended extra time. It shows that those who are recommended extra time do better with that time whereas those not recommended extra time (normally achieving students (NA)) do not improve their scores with the same extra time. This supports the suggestion that students with SpLDs (or Learning Disabilities as they call it in the US) are disadvantaged by time-limited testing.

 

In

Ofiesh, N., Mather, N. & Russell, A. (2005). Using speeded cognitive, reading, and academic measures to
determine the need for extended test time among university students with learning disabilities. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 23, 35-52.

(p.38) it says:

 

“Overall, the results of these previous studies indicated that, under time constraints, students with LD score lower than their NA peers at statistically significant levels and receive increased benefit when provided with extended test time. In contrast to LD students, NA students appeared to either (a) not use the extra time, or (b) not make significant score gains with more time (Alster, 1997; Hill, 1984; Ofiesh, 2000; Runyan, 1991). For a more complete review of these studies, Ofiesh and Hughes (2002) provide an in-depth analysis of the literature on extended test time and postsecondary students.”

 

You might find this paper interesting too, also from Nicole Ofiesh:

 

https://slc.stanford.edu/sites/g/files/sbiybj10231/f/ofiesh_learning_differences_cognitive_diversity_and_examinations_in_higher_education_bringing_disability_services_and_faculty_together_-_part1.pdf

 

Hope this helps,

Best wishes

Paddy

 

 

 

Do any esteemed SEDA colleagues know of any research in relation to assessment types (exams, for example) and barriers to inclusion / success?

Many thanks

Rebecca

 

Dr Rebecca Hodgson SFHEA

Assistant Dean Student Experience – Joint (Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities)

Course Leader – PgCert Teaching in HE, PgDip Higher Education Practice (Sheffield Institute of Education)

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