Elite students exploit bonus points... (1 Viewer)

[TehAzner]

Yay! I guess I'll seek a way to apply for it asap although HSC is far away.. better to be on the safe side

anyway thanks heaps for the reply

but just a question: how do I prove that I have those conditions that are serious enough to get a special provision? The degree of seriousness fluctuates a lot for me so yea

No problem!

You'll need to see a doctor, for me I had to see a skin specialist (they cost more *sigh*). And basically you ask them (nicely of course) to write up a letter and then you hand it in to your school, who will then help you apply for Special Provisions from the BoS on your behalf. Seriously though, those skin specialists aren't really that helpful, we have to find a way to control it ourselves.

 

[study-freak]

No problem!

You'll need to see a doctor, for me I had to see a skin specialist (they cost more *sigh*). And basically you ask them (nicely of course) to write up a letter and then you hand it in to your school, who will then help you apply for Special Provisions from the BoS on your behalf. Seriously though, those skin specialists aren't really that helpful, we have to find a way to control it ourselves.

True but at least they are extremely helpful for special provision purpose lol

 

[georgefren]

Seriously ... how many "elite students" take these bonus points? It wouldnt be many at all.

Besides, the special provisions shouldnt help anyone.

p.s. gibbo123, i bet i can write faster than you can type

 

[TehAzner]

True but at least they are extremely helpful for special provision purpose lol

Hehe true true. Well hope you do get Special Provisions, remember to apply early as there is a cut-off date. Best to do it first day back at school.

 

[Timothy.Siu]

i think i need to apply for special provisions too, in exams i get nervous.

 

[TehAzner]

i think i need special provisions too, in exams i get nervous.

But do you break out in red blotty skin rashes which itches like hell?

 

[Timothy.Siu]

But do you break out in red blotty skin rashes which itches like hell?

i can try

 

[study-freak]

Hehe true true. Well hope you do get Special Provisions, remember to apply early as there is a cut-off date. Best to do it first day back at school.

sorry to ask many questions but when is the due date?

 

[TehAzner]

sorry to ask many questions but when is the due date?

Um... I'm not actually too sure, but when I applied I remember you had to apply before Term 1 finished. Best to organise a meeting with a specialist in the next few days before school starts, that way you don't have to worry about making the cut-off date or not

Don't worry, any more questions ask away! Glad to help

 

[study-freak]

umm yea i've just looked at BoS website and it says "The due date is always the end of Term1" and i assume term 1 as in the term starting 2 weeks later? (should be.. but it gets confusing coz term4 2008 was term1 for yr12 if i look at it in a different perspective)

but gosh... i'll have to wait b4 i can book an appointment with a doctor.. my conditions have been getting better in last few days lol.. there's a cycle of getting better and worse so yea

 

[jasonyflau]

got extra marks coz my lung collapsed week be4 hsc lol

 

[simonloo]

got extra marks coz my lung collapsed week be4 hsc lol

That'd be a valid reason, non?

 

[dolbinau]

True. I dont see how many of those special provisions actually HELP : a laptop or scribe isnt going to give you a significant advantage.

Are you kidding? Typing 80-100+ WPM for some is a massive advantage - and when you are typing you can correct mistakes easily, and you do not have to worry about legibility.

 

[dp624]

Are you kidding? Typing 80-100+ WPM for some is a massive advantage - and when you are typing you can correct mistakes easily, and you do not have to worry about legibility.

Yeah, I agree with that (for most people) typing > writing.
Not me, I write almost as fast as I type (though a lot less legibly)

 

[jasonyflau]

That'd be a valid reason, non?

um...

actually it was 3/4 weeks be4 hsc started

 

[Megson]

I think it should be said that it's actually really rare to be allowed a laptop these days.

I applied for special provisions as I have juvenile arthritis which affects my wrist, elbow and shoulder on my writing arm. At the time of HSC exams and trials I was flared and could barely write. I was granted a writer and some extra time to compensate for the dictation. It was said that I couldn't have a computer (this requires less movement of the wrist, elbow and shoulder) as I could communicate with a writer. Basically they said you could only have a laptop now if you are unable to communicate effectively (ie deaf, speech impediment) with a writer.

I must say I think having to dicatate and not write was a major incovenience. I certainly don't think it gave me an advantage even with the extra time (5 minutes per 1/2 hour) as I was having to spell and lose my train of thought. I would have much preferred to write myself, unfortunately it was not an option. Also I can see how a laptop would be an advantage in english or essay based subjects, however otherwise I think it is much of a muchness. For example in Chemistry it isn't the quantity, it's the quality and knowledge of your answer.

Really an easy way to overcome this in the end is to move most exams to computers, and in the future that will happen.

 

[-may-cat-]

I think it should be said that it's actually really rare to be allowed a laptop these days.

I applied for special provisions as I have juvenile arthritis which affects my wrist, elbow and shoulder on my writing arm. At the time of HSC exams and trials I was flared and could barely write. I was granted a writer and some extra time to compensate for the dictation. It was said that I couldn't have a computer (this requires less movement of the wrist, elbow and shoulder) as I could communicate with a writer. Basically they said you could only have a laptop now if you are unable to communicate effectively (ie deaf, speech impediment) with a writer.

I must say I think having to dicatate and not write was a major incovenience. I certainly don't think it gave me an advantage even with the extra time (5 minutes per 1/2 hour) as I was having to spell and lose my train of thought. I would have much preferred to write myself, unfortunately it was not an option. Also I can see how a laptop would be an advantage in english or essay based subjects, however otherwise I think it is much of a muchness. For example in Chemistry it isn't the quantity, it's the quality and knowledge of your answer.

Really an easy way to overcome this in the end is to move most exams to computers, and in the future that will happen.

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Really? a guy at my school was allowed to use a laptop cuz he had really bad handwriting (like, completely ineligible, he used a laptop for all his notes in class)

 

[lyounamu]

This act is purely against the code of altruism that many private schools hold.

No wonder, why I stand aghast by the news.

 

[dolbinau]

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Really? a guy at my school was allowed to use a laptop cuz he had really bad handwriting (like, completely ineligible, he used a laptop for all his notes in class)

I tried to get this, the BOS policy was basically you need to be physically disabled. It's possible an occupational therapist or the likes examined him and found something wrong.

 

[-may-cat-]

I tried to get this, the BOS policy was basically you need to be physically disabled. It's possible an occupational therapist or the likes examined him and found something wrong.

Thats odd... maybe he bribed the BoS? While its pretty messed up, it dosn't really matter, he did shit anyway.