Tests administered correctly?
Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 7:16 pm
Have been lurking for a while, taken lots of very useful information to form the basis for our appeal but have a question to ask.
During the GS tests DC says that the practice paper and 1st test were on the desk when they arrived in the room.
They were given very clear instructions on how to start the practice paper and given 10 minutes to complete it.
As the invigilator collected the practice papers in, it appeared that one DC had actually started paper 1 and not the practice paper.
This caused some confusion and the invigilator after checking with someone outside decided that this DC could recommence paper 1 test 4 minutes after the others in the room.
This was signalled to the DC verbally whilst the other children in the room had already started the test.
I have submitted the appeal paperwork and after making numerous requests have finally received a copy of the invigilators notes which confirm this and that the DC got to Q11 in the 10 minute practice session.
Can someone let me know if they think that I should include this as part of the appeal? Is this maladministration of the actual test or conditions and a viable reason for an appeal?
I have strong academic evidence - DC currently working at level 6C in all subjects which is confirmed by HT who also strongly supports the appeal and both DCs Dr and consultant confirm a medical issue that occurred possibly as a result of the above issues during the tests.
During the GS tests DC says that the practice paper and 1st test were on the desk when they arrived in the room.
They were given very clear instructions on how to start the practice paper and given 10 minutes to complete it.
As the invigilator collected the practice papers in, it appeared that one DC had actually started paper 1 and not the practice paper.
This caused some confusion and the invigilator after checking with someone outside decided that this DC could recommence paper 1 test 4 minutes after the others in the room.
This was signalled to the DC verbally whilst the other children in the room had already started the test.
I have submitted the appeal paperwork and after making numerous requests have finally received a copy of the invigilators notes which confirm this and that the DC got to Q11 in the 10 minute practice session.
Can someone let me know if they think that I should include this as part of the appeal? Is this maladministration of the actual test or conditions and a viable reason for an appeal?
I have strong academic evidence - DC currently working at level 6C in all subjects which is confirmed by HT who also strongly supports the appeal and both DCs Dr and consultant confirm a medical issue that occurred possibly as a result of the above issues during the tests.