After it being confirmed today that I am getting 25% extra time in my A-Level exams due to my depression and whatnot, I just thought I'd pose the question;
Is it fair, or not?
Do you think people who have mental health problems should get extra time in exams?
Personally I believe it is fair. I know that when I am depressed my thoughts run a lot slower than when I am not. I know that when I am partially dissociated I don't even have access to the part of my brain where the subject knowledge is stored. I also know that when I am 'manic' (or so we think) everything seems to fall apart and my ability to focus and sit still goes completely down hill.
Anyway, yes, certainly it is not for one who gets extra time to complain about it or to reject it. But what do you all think? Should it be allowed for mental health issues?
Kaz x
Is it fair, or not?
Do you think people who have mental health problems should get extra time in exams?
Personally I believe it is fair. I know that when I am depressed my thoughts run a lot slower than when I am not. I know that when I am partially dissociated I don't even have access to the part of my brain where the subject knowledge is stored. I also know that when I am 'manic' (or so we think) everything seems to fall apart and my ability to focus and sit still goes completely down hill.
Anyway, yes, certainly it is not for one who gets extra time to complain about it or to reject it. But what do you all think? Should it be allowed for mental health issues?
Kaz x