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Mental problems and exams

Anonymous #1

What happens if you have a mental problem. Do you get extra time to revise and take the test?

Reply 1

fairycakes

12

what kind of mental problem?
dyslexics get extra time in exams

Reply 2

yellow96

15

I don't think anybody gets extra time to revise because legally all students have to sit exams (external ones) at the same time. If you feel your problem will seriously affect your grade then you can write to the exam board to ask for special consideration and maybe have a word with your teachers so they don't push you too hard.

Reply 3

isabella

9

Well i'm dyslexic, and got extra time for all my exams.

Reply 4

Anonymous #2

Does anyone else think having extra time in exams is stupid if you have a mental health problem? (one that wont go away that is) dyslexic or whatever? Im sorry for anyone who does but it surely isnt a true reflection on abilities then. Does a dyslexic have an equal chance of getting certain jobs if this person has the same grades as someone who isnt dyslexic?

Reply 5

ISH

9

Details, OP. That's like asking "If I drive badly, will I get a ticket?"

But yes, depending on the severity of the situation, you deserve extra time.

Reply 6

Anonymous #1

OP

I was just wondering. I do have a problem but i don't want to write it on the net.

Reply 7

L0RA

9

Anonymous

I was just wondering. I do have a problem but i don't want to write it on the net.

You're anonymous. What does it matter what you write :confused:

Reply 8

IndianDiva

L0RA

You're anonymous. What does it matter what you write :confused:

:dito:

Reply 9

cpj1987

15

Anonymous

Does anyone else think having extra time in exams is stupid if you have a mental health problem? (one that wont go away that is) dyslexic or whatever? Im sorry for anyone who does but it surely isnt a true reflection on abilities then. Does a dyslexic have an equal chance of getting certain jobs if this person has the same grades as someone who isnt dyslexic?

I do agree with this yeah; it's not like they can have 'extra time' to do a job once they've gotten their qualifications. I do think that since dyslexia or whatever is beyond a person's control though, there should be another way of addressing this issue (i.e. letting the dyslexic person take the test in the correct time limit - then putting something on their final grade certificate which indicates their dyslexia), that way a dyslexic person, upon receiving their grades, will know their true capabilities in case they managed to do extremely well WITHOUT the extra time, but will still have their difficulties stated on the certificate in case their grades were hindered by their condition.

Reply 10

Anonymous #2

cpj1987

I do agree with this yeah; it's not like they can have 'extra time' to do a job once they've gotten their qualifications. I do think that since dyslexia or whatever is beyond a person's control though, there should be another way of addressing this issue (i.e. letting the dyslexic person take the test in the correct time limit - then putting something on their final grade certificate which indicates their dyslexia), that way a dyslexic person, upon receiving their grades, will know their true capabilities in case they managed to do extremely well WITHOUT the extra time, but will still have their difficulties stated on the certificate in case their grades were hindered by their condition.

Thats what i was getting at. Ive heard people complain about teachers being dyslexic or people working with dyslexics and i dont believe it to be fair in some cases as its obvious someone else is better at the job. Sorry for goin off topic a little.

Reply 11

cpj1987

15

Anonymous

Thats what i was getting at. Ive heard people complain about teachers being dyslexic or people working with dyslexics and i dont believe it to be fair in some cases as its obvious someone else is better at the job. Sorry for goin off topic a little.

Yeah, again, I agree here. My brother is in Year 8 at the moment. His primary school teacher, however, was dyslexic; she spelt things wrong, and would often cross out his correctly-spelt words in work to replace them with a mis-spelling. He was originally good at spelling, but now is considered to be pretty much dyslexic himself due to the mistakes the dyslexic teacher taught him; this I don't think is fair because it's affecting other people's lives as well. Some jobs I accept can be done equally as well by those with dyslexia; but employers should have the capability to make that decision in full knowledge with true grades, rather than being presented with qualifications earned on 'extra time'.
I, also, apologise for going off-topic here.

Reply 12

Anonymous #3

I have PTSD and BPD and no extra time in exams :frown:

Reply 13

Anonymous #1

OP

Anonymous

I have PTSD and BPD and no extra time in exams :frown:

Wait so they don't separate you from other classmates? What happens if you go crazy and stab everyone with your pen?

Reply 14

Anonymous #3

Anonymous

Wait so they don't separate you from other classmates? What happens if you go crazy and stab everyone with your pen?

No, they dont separate me from my class mates. Mainly because I would never stab someone with my pen. I think they just want to show equality. Does BPD and PTSD really impact on my exams?
I guess a bit because my overall grade will be lower due to a knock on effect on my grades, but in the exam, less so because everyone else is going through the same or similar stress.

Reply 15

Anonymous #4

Why are people going on as if dyslexia is a mental problem?

Reply 16

hannah_dru

2

I have problems with stress and I get extra time in exams. I can also be separated from others if I want.

Reply 17

Louise88

Extra time depends on what is wrong with you. My friend got extra time in exams because of her epilepsy. It's something that you should speak to your place of education about, they will be able to tell you if you are entitled to extra time or not.

I would like to point out that your exam should start at the same time as everyone else but will finish after their exam. You don't get extra time to revise but you do get extra time to sit the exam.

Reply 18

Anonymous #2

Anonymous

Why are people going on as if dyslexia is a mental problem?

What would you describe it as?

Reply 19

Anonymous #5

A sexual problem :smile:

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