Extended Time

What is it?

• Extending the instructors time allotment on an exam
• Time allotment is determined by Disability Resources and Services
• Typical allotment is time and a half or double time
• Proctoring takes place in the testing center

 Who would use it?

• Reading comprehension disorders benefit by more time to read and process
• Visual processing disorders benefit  by more time to retrieve information
• Obsessive/compulsive disorders benefit by more time to retrieve information while attending to their rituals
• Anxiety disorders benefit by more time to relax and take breaks
• Memory loss related disorders benefit by more time to retrieve information

Environment

What is it?

• Two standard environments: quiet room or private room
• Quiet room is the general testing room
• Private room is an isolated room
• Environment is determined by the DRS office
• Proctoring takes place in both environments

Who would use it?

• Focusing or concentration disorders benefit by eliminating distracting outside noises
• Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders benefit from privacy for self-relaxation techniques and needed breaks
• Memory related disorders benefit by eliminating distracting outside noises

Instructor Guide to Testing Accommodations