59 Extended time limits
Definition
Extra time to complete assessments
In action
Teachers can provide extra time on assessments including both formal activities (e.g., assignments, exams, etc.) and informal activities (e.g., completing an exit ticket).
Support Strategies
- Allow the student to take breaks while writing an assessment in class
- Work with students and families to determine the length of extensions on assignments to be completed at home
- Work with other teachers to ensure any extra time allotted isn’t cutting into other instructional time
- Work with other teachers to ensure any extra time allotted isn’t cutting into break or lunch times
Case Study
Student: Grade 10 student in a math class
Content: Students are completing a written test after their algebra unit
Problem: The student requires extra time to read through the word problems and plan their answers.
Solution: The teacher checks the student’s schedule and sees that they have English after math. The teacher confirms with the student’s English teacher that each class starts with 15 minutes of reading, so the student will not be missing new instruction if they take an additional 15 minutes on the test. The student is provided with supervised extra time to complete the word problems, allowing them to fully demonstrate their abilities.
