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Extended Time: When it Can Help and Hinder

03/Apr/2010 03:07 PM
The most commonly requested accommodation on IEPs, 504 Plans, and college board exams is extended time. Psychologists, who evaluate students, will often list extended time as a school and college board recommendation, for students who have slow processing, anxiety issues, focusing problems, or are disorganized. Students ask for it regularly, thinking it will help them obtain a better grade on a test, because it lessens the anxiety of running out of time.  But does it really help?
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