[nabs-l] Accommodations on tests especially math and science ones

Tue Mar 7 18:50:04 UTC 2017

On my math and science tests, I use time and a half. I use my
braillenote apex. I usually finish with time to spare.

On 3/7/17, Bobbi Pompey via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello ahbee,
>
> I had time and a half for most of my tests. Unless they involved things that
> would take me more time to do.
>
> also, I would advise you to remember that your sighted peers may not be
> finishing the test either. So it is unfair for us to receive ample time to
> finish if the same is not given to our peers.
>
> HTH,
>
>
> Bobbi A. L. Pompey
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> faced" James Baldwin
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>> On Mar 7, 2017, at 1:13 PM, Elizabeth Mohnke via NABS-L
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hello Ahbee,
>>
>> I use time and a half for my tests and quizzes, and I feel like this is
>> enough time for me to complete my tests and quizzes. I generally use
>> either a computer with a screen reader on it, a human reader, or some
>> combination of these two accommodations for my tests and quizzes. In most
>> cases I feel like I am able to complete the test or quiz in the same
>> amount of time as my sighted peers.
>>
>> However, I like having the extra time in case something goes wrong with
>> the technology or if I encounter a problem with the reader. I do not have
>> any control over the reader I am given by the disabilities office. So if I
>> am given a reader I have never worked with before who may not necessarily
>> be familiar with the material on the test or quiz, it can sometimes be a
>> bit of a challenge working with the reader.
>>
>> I feel like double time should be enough time for you to finish a test or
>> a quiz. However, there could be a couple of different reasons why you may
>> have a difficult time completing a test or a quiz in this amount of time.
>> First, it could indicate that you do not know the material enough for the
>> test or quiz. In this case, you may wish to study more to prepare for the
>> test or the quiz. Second, it could be that you are simply not good at
>> taking tests or quizzes, and you could benefit from learning strategies to
>> help you take tests and quizzes better.
>>
>> Finally, as you have suggested, it is possible you are using the wrong
>> accommodations for your test or quiz. IF you find the first two reasons I
>> mentioned do not apply to you or your situation, you may wish to change
>> the accommodations you use for your tests and quizzes.
>>
>> A good way to find out whether or not an accommodation works well for a
>> test or a quiz is to use it when studying for the test or the quiz. If the
>> accommodation works well for you when studying for the test or quiz, then
>> it will most likely work well for you during the test or quiz. Another way
>> to see if an accommodation works well for a test or a quiz is to take a
>> practice test or quiz if it is available.
>>
>> Finally, if you feel like you are really struggling on your tests or
>> quizzes, talk to your instructor to see if they can give you any tips or
>> suggestions on how you might be able to do better on their tests and
>> quizzes. If there are particular types of questions that you struggle on
>> while taking the test or quiz, perhaps your instructor can provide some
>> suggestions on how you can improve your test taking skills, or clarify the
>> information so you understand it better for the test or quiz.
>>
>> Anyway, I hope these suggestions help you do better on your next test or
>> quiz.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>> Elizabeth
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ahbee Orton
>> via NABS-L
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2017 11:05 AM
>> To: Aleeha Dudley via Nabs-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Ahbee Orton <ahbeeorton at yahoo.com>
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Accommodations on tests especially math and science ones
>>
>> Dear All,
>>
>> I'm wondering how long do you get on your tests, especially math and
>> science ones? I ahve double time right now, but I was wondering if this is
>> enough, because I took a test yesterday and it went ten minutes over the
>> double time. I got a high score and finished my test. The other students
>> are supposed to turn in what they have by the end of the class, so if I
>> follow double time, I would have probably have gotten a lower score due to
>> not finishing one question. Is this fair, and how do you take your tests?
>> I've been taking  my science science tests and most of my math tests on my
>> iPad with my Focus 40 Braille display and a bluetooth keyboard. It may
>> speed up the pace to do it on the Brailler. What do you all think? Thanks
>> so much! I'm just worried that I won't get all the questions answered in
>> double time next time. What do I do? I've taken some math tests that I
>> went over double time, and they didn't make a big deal out of it, but now,
>> they are. I'm kinda stressed out worrying about my future tests and not
>> getting finished in that time frame.
>>
>> Warmly,
>> Ahbee
>>
>> “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is
>> not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not
>> easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in
>> evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts,
>> always hopes, always perseveres.”
>> 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV
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