Reasonable Adjustments

What is a reasonable adjustment?

• Any action that helps to reduce the effect of a disability or difficulty in an assessment situation.

• Any action that gives a learner an unfair advantage in an assessment.

• Any action that changes the content of the assessment.

• Any action that delays the assessment indefinitely.

What factors will be taken into consideration for reasonable adjustments?

• Individual circumstances, cost implications, and practicality.

• The learner's preference and comfort.

• The time of the assessment.

• The location of the assessment.

What must adjustments to assessment not compensate for?

• A) Lack of knowledge and skills

• B) Physical disabilities

• C) Emotional stress

• D) Time management issues

What must be ensured about the standards against which all learners' performance is assessed?

• A) They must be set and cannot be altered

• B) They can be adjusted based on individual needs

• C) They should be flexible

• D) They should be lenient

What is the condition for learners to be eligible for reasonable adjustments?

• A) If their disability or difficulty places them at a substantial disadvantage in the assessment situation

• B) If they request it

• C) If their parents request it

• D) If they have a medical certificate

What is the basis for any adjustment to assessment?

• A) What the learner needs to access the assessment

• B) The learner's academic performance

• C) The teacher's recommendation

• D) The school's policy

Which of the following tools can help a learner with communication and interaction difficulties?

• Bilingual dictionary

• Screen reading software

• Supervised rest breaks

• Separate accommodation

A learner with attention difficulties may need:

• A bilingual dictionary

• A prompter

• Screen reading software

• Practical assistant

Which of the following is true about learners for whom English is an additional language?

• They may need a practical assistant.

• They may benefit from extra time during assessments.

• They may need supervised rest breaks.

• They may need a prompter.

What is NOT a benefit for a learner with communication and interaction difficulties?

• Use of a reader

• Use of a word processor

• Use of a bilingual dictionary

• Use of voice-activated software