Accommodations
Name 2 of your testing accommodations that were approved for this semester
Examples: extended time, reduced distraction setting, reading software, notes prior to class, recorded notes, etc.
The person you contact to schedule your exam in the Accessibility Testing Classroom
Accessibility Services
access@southeasttech.edu
Location of the Accessible Testing Classroom
Mickelson 206
How early should you arrive to take your scheduled exam in the testing center?
5 minutes prior to test time
If today is a Wednesday (Oct. 18) and you have an exam next week Tuesday (Oct. 24), when should you send an email to schedule accommodations?
At least by that week Friday (Oct. 20)
What information is missing in this request email?
Yo,
I need accommodations for my test tomorrow.
Bye
-Appropriate greeting & send off
-Class name and section
-Instructor name
-Date and time of exam
-Accommodations needed
How far in advance should tests be scheduled when using accommodations and/or the accessible testing classroom?
At least 2 business days in advance
True or False: you can listen to music while you take your quiz/test
False: all electronic devices are prohibited while testing
True or False: You can use your personal computer when taking an exam in the testing classroom
False: you will be required to take the exam on a computer already in the testing classroom unless given approval to use your own computer
You have an exam scheduled for tomorrow morning at 9am but you are going to a concert tonight with friends and want to reschedule your exam. It is 3pm, can you reschedule your exam for a later time in the day?
No- if you want to reschedule your exam, the request would need to happen 24 hours in advance of the time you are scheduled to take the exam.
*Also- you need to take your exam at the time your instructor has set unless given approval to take it at another time
True or False: If you are taking a math exam and are instructed to NOT use a calculator, you may use one while taking the exam in the Accessible Testing Classroom
False, unless it is an approved accommodation
The person who is responsible for scheduling exams in the testing classroom/using accommodations
The student
The time you should schedule your exam for
The time you are scheduled to take the exam for that class- it should be the same day and time
What information will you need for taking your test in the testing classroom?
Your username and password for the platform you are taking the exam on (ex: MyTech, Cengage, Hawks, etc.)
What information is missing in this request for accommodations?
Good morning,
I have an exam next Tuesday at 9am for my Student Success Class section 3 with Elizabeth Harder. I would like to take my exam in the accessible testing classroom and use extended time.
Thank you,
Student
Nothing- the email is sent with all of the information needed to request accommodations
Information you need to include in your email request for testing accommodations
Class name and section
Instructor name
Time and date of exam
Accommodation request
True or False: If you are more than 10 minutes late for your exam/quiz in the testing classroom, it will need to be rescheduled.
False: If you are more than...15...minutes late, your test/quiz will need to be rescheduled.
What is a proctored exam?
It is a test taken with supervision
True or False: You can ask the exam proctor to help you answer the questions on your exam
FALSE!
Joey is running late for his scheduled quiz in the Accessible Testing Classroom. His scheduled quiz started at 2:30, it is 2:33- can he still take his quiz?
Yes, if he was 15 minutes late then he would need to reschedule his quiz.
*If he can call or email that would be the best course of action to let them know he is running late!
Why would a student take an exam or quiz in the Accessibility Testing Classroom (Mickelson) instead of testing in the Testing Center (Ed Wood Building)?
The Accessibility Testing Classroom is a smaller location where you can take your exam with reduced distractions (there is no location with zero distractions but this location has minimal disruptions). The Testing Center in Ed Wood has more students testing for placement, certifications, etc.
After ________ no-shows to your scheduled test/quiz in the testing classroom, your privileges will be suspended until further notice
Answer: 3 no-shows
Accessible Services Testing Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-3:30pm
True or False: You can bring food and drinks into the testing classroom
True- as long as they do not become a distraction for others in the room
You request to take an exam in the Accessible Testing Classroom and your exam starts at 4pm. Will you be able to take your exam in Mickelson?
No- if your exam is scheduled after 3:30 you will need to take your exam in the Ed Wood Testing Center