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Being Fair with Time

Christine,
This time you would be wrong across the board. The evidence indicates that it is a fallacy to believe that "all students would benefit from extended time". If the test is one that the typical student is meant to be able to finish in the time given, then giving extra time to that student won't make a difference. It DOES make a difference to the student with a disability. Moreover, you don't get to say, "this is a timed test and I have no control over the amount of time given. The same to everyone." In fact, the law requires you to give the same OPPORTUNITY to everyone, and that may mean more time for the student with a disability.

Dr. Jane Jarrow

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