An EAA assessment involves cognitive testing and an assessment of literacy (including reading ability, comprehension, reading speed, spelling, writing speed and writing quality). This is not a diagnostic assessment. The assessor must complete and sign the relevant section of the required Form 8 or other exam board paperwork. The school or college must approve the assessor administering these tests.
Common exam access arrangements include:
• Extra time (usually 25%)
• A scribe
• Assistive technology, such as a reading pen, word processor, voice processor or computer reader
• Modified exam papers (e.g. different colour or font, modified language)
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.