if universities take into account if you have dyslexia? I have only found out in my final year that i have dyslexia, therefore not getting any support for my second year. My results have improved loads since i received support, before i was getting 40s-50s, now they are in their 60s. So my Q is will the examiners take all this into account when giving my final marks?
2007-03-28 02:13:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Bertie...dyslexia is not just about not being able to spell..
Just to clarify.. I am asking if the examiners will take into account the vast difference in my marks from my second year to my final year marks. In my second year I struggled without help and just passed.. in my final year I found out about the dyslexia half way through and got support, such as proof reading for courseworks..therefore, can this be used as mitgating circumstances? its frustrating to learn that a friend who has dyslexia has been doing well with support, but she knew this from this from the first year.. whereas i only found out much later..
2007-03-28 02:33:46 · update #1
They won't curve the test for you because of your disorder. You can ask for someone to read you your tests though so that you don't have to struggle with them.
2007-03-28 02:16:57 · answer #1 · answered by Tact is highly overrated 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have missed the deadlines for appealling against your marks in the second year, but it may be worth writing to the registrar or appeals officer in your uni to explain what's happened and if anything can be donw.
You should ask the Student Support office and/or whoever helped to diagnose your dyslexia to write a supporting statement too. Basically, send in as much evidence as you can and keep your fingers crossed!
2007-03-28 11:06:29 · answer #2 · answered by toscamo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To Bertie: This website has an option to spell-check you question or answer before you submit it. Unlike his final exams, where he will be on his own unless the university permits someone to read for him.
Answer: No, the mark will not be adjusted based on that disorder (or any other disorder that I can think of). You can hope that the university will allow someone to assist you with reading questions, but that's about it.
2007-03-28 09:26:36 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a documented disability, you contact the department at your college that oversees disabilities and they can help you. You will be allowed additional time on test along with the allowances you may need to be a success.
When I was in a community college I met someone who took notes for a student who had a disability.
My own children had learning disabilities and the son who went to college was given additional time on his exams. He did not find out until he was in college that he had a disability.
Discuss your disability with each of your professors for facilitation of your exams. As far as your grades now ask if you may do additional assignments to bring up your grade. If the professors do not want to do the additional assignments you may have to retake the courses.
Good luck with your college.
2007-03-28 10:56:09 · answer #4 · answered by Carrie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do take it into account. My friend has dyslexia and during her degree she got extra support and extra time to take her exams. You can discuss this when you go to open days and interviews to see exactly what they can do to help you.
2007-03-28 09:25:17 · answer #5 · answered by littlebethan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the type of exam.....some examining boards will allow you to have a proof reader
2007-03-28 09:16:25 · answer #6 · answered by colesey72 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some one that is supposed to be dyslexic you're slepping si afwully doog
2007-03-28 09:17:48 · answer #7 · answered by Bertie D 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋