x-post learning challenges: ACT/SAT Accommodations

[Running the race]

Has anyone successfully gotten accommodations for the SAT/ACT? I am looking into it for my 16yo 11th grade son.

 

He had a learning assessment October 2009 with a L.D. Specialist. She recommended he take tests untimed because of processing issues and see a medical professional for a possible ADD diagnosis. In spring 2010 he visited a developental pediatrician and has been on medication for 2 1/2 years. He has taken standardized tests before without accommodations (PSAT in 9th grade, CHESPE), but does not test up to his potential. He especially has difficulty with the math (computation) sections. He wants to be an engineer, so those scores are important.

 

I gave him a practice ACT test. He didn't even get to 1/3 of the math problems. His scale score was still above 50% for math, so he obviously would have done much better with more time.

 

At home he naturally accommodates taking much longer than normal on his assignments. He also uses a timer system to keep on track during the day.

 

If you have any experience or advice, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

[kRenee]

I recently got ACT accommodations for my dd who has Type 1 diabetes. We asked for permission to bring in insulin pump, sugar and stop-the-clock breaks to check blood sugar. The process to get the accomodations in place went very smoothly.

 

You will want to follow the instructions for 'extended time' which is a little different from what I had to do. I just remembered that early on I was confused and called ACT. They were extremely helpful. Call 319-337-1851 to get clarification on what you need to do after looking it over on their website. They do require documentation of the need for accommodations which you seem to have, but I would double check to make sure that it will meet their requirements.

 

Since ACT and SAT are administered by different companies, you will need to go through the process with each of them, if you want to take both tests.

[Running the race]

I recently got ACT accommodations for my dd who has Type 1 diabetes. We asked for permission to bring in insulin pump, sugar and stop-the-clock breaks to check blood sugar. The process to get the accomodations in place went very smoothly.

 

You will want to follow the instructions for 'extended time' which is a little different from what I had to do. I just remembered that early on I was confused and called ACT. They were extremely helpful. Call 319-337-1851 to get clarification on what you need to do after looking it over on their website. They do require documentation of the need for accommodations which you seem to have, but I would double check to make sure that it will meet their requirements.

 

Since ACT and SAT are administered by different companies, you will need to go through the process with each of them, if you want to take both tests.

 

 

Thanks for the information! Glad to hear you got the accommodations you needed.