Kelly, You are right about extra time sometimes being a hindrance, not a help. For students with some disabilities, giving them too much extra time is the kiss of death because they will, indeed, over think things. But I have to disagree with the suggestion that time limits on tests are useful in preparing students for pressure situations in the world of work. Unless their work involves taking tests, the activities required are too dissimilar to make for a logical crossover. Dr. Jane Jarrow