Alternative Exam Services - Student Disability Services

Extended time: the length of the exam is extended to time and a half or double time
Reduced distraction testing environment: the student is placed in either a semi-private room with a limited number of students or in a private room (alone)
Audio Format:
- Kurzweil or Read & Write Gold: the exam (in electronic format) is read to the student by a computer
Scribe:
- Scantron: a staff member will fill in the scantron form from the answers circled on the exam paper
- Essay: the student will dictate the answers to a staff member for short answer and essay questions
Word Processor: the student will use Word to type the answers to the exam
Other: the student may qualify for other testing accommodations as determined by SDS. The other accommodations may include, but are not limited to, items such as the following:
- breaks during the exam period
- food or drink allowed during exam period
- exams may need to be rescheduled if condition exacerbates
- exams should be scheduled for certain periods during the day
- instructor discretion to use list of words or notes during exam
Calculator: the student may use the type of calculator specified by the instructor for all quizzes and exams.

For more information regarding Exam Services, please contact sds-exams@uiowa.edu.