Understanding Exam Accommodations and Communication Strategies
Exam accommodations allow flexibility in choosing when to use them. Communication with professors is key to ensuring accommodations are implemented effectively. Utilizing testing centers and extra time can enhance exam performance. Guidelines are provided for requesting and utilizing accommodations. Take advantage of the resources available to support your academic success.
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USING EXAM ACCOMMODATIONS
ACCOMMODATIONS It is your choice to use your exam and other accommodations. This means that you don t have to use your accommodation for each exam/quiz You choose how often or how little you use your accommodations
COMMUNICATION IS KEY Talk to your professors one week before each exam or quiz It s your responsibility to self-advocate and remind your professors about your accommodation Remember that your professors teach several classes and have many other students
UTILIZING THE TESTING CENTER AND ACCOMMODATIONS The Testing Center located in Teel 301 is Albright s alternative testing site You don t have to take your exams there. If you prefer to take your exams in the classroom, talk to your professor and the SAA office Be mindful that you can t request retroactive accommodations -This means that if you didn t request extra time and you receive a bad grade, you can t re-take the exam with extra time
WHY SHOULD YOU USE EXTRA TIME? It can help! If you request extra time for your exam and you choose not use all of it, turn in your exam when you finish and continue on with your day. Taking your exam with extra time will ensure that you have time to use your compensatory strategies. Such as: Re-read questions Close your eyes for 60 seconds Write an outline for your essay
HOW DO I REQUEST EXTRA TIME? Speak to your professor at least ONE week before the exam Discuss the following: Where you will take the exam? In the Teel Testing Center, classroom, professor s office, etc.? Will you use extra time? If not, Its OKAY! What materials will be allowed for the exam? Calculator, Periodic table Is the exam multiple choice, essay, in an oral format? What material will be covered? Is the study guide you created accurate? (Show professor your study guide) For exams in the Testing Center, fill out the testing form
STEP 1 (FOR EXAMS IN ATC) Aaron! One of the Student Workers! Download a Testing Accommodation Form from the SAA Website The Student Accessibility and Advocacy (SAA) Office is located in the student center. Our door is on the back hall the dining hall.
STEP 2 (FOR TEST CENTER EXAMS) Fill in the student portion at the top of the page Check off your approved accommodation(s) Please note that you will only receive the approved accommodations that you check off on the form. If you don t check off the approved accommodation, the ATC (Accommodated Testing Center) will assume that you don t want to use your approved accommodation. SIGN THE FORM!
STEP 3 (TEST CENTER EXAMS) Meet with your professor and ask her/him to complete the instructor portion Make sure your professor checks off any materials that you are allowed for the exam, such as the periodic table of elements
STEP 4 (TEST CENTER EXAMS) Return the form to the SAA Office at least five (5) full business days before the exam For Example: If you want to take an exam on Friday, you need to give SAA the form by the preceding Friday. This is why we say one week before.
QUESTIONS?? Please feel free to email us at SAA@albright.edu or call us at 610-921- 7503
