Using computers in exams

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  1. Mishmashmoo's Avatar
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    Using computers in exams
    Hi. I currently use a computer for my exams at college because my handwriting is poor and I can type a lot faster than I can write. This use of computers has increased my grades by a huge amount.

    Is it likely I will be able to do the same thing for my University examinations?

    (I will most likely be studying PPE at Warwick)
  2. superwolf's Avatar
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    Re: Using computers in exams
    I don't know about computers, but another option is that you can be assigned a scribe for the exam, who you dictate to and they write down your answers.
  3. edjunkie's Avatar
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    Re: Using computers in exams
    Contact your university's disability officer, explain your situation. An assessment will probably need to be done and that will determine what assistance is available to you during exams.

    Best to go along as soon as you are officially registered on course, as there is usually cut off date that the university examinations department needs to notified by to allow alternative arrangements to be made for individual students.
    Last edited by edjunkie; 23-06-2012 at 09:12.
  4. NJones's Avatar
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    Re: Using computers in exams
    If the assessor recommends use of a computer for exams then your university can organise access to them for you.
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