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  4. How does ISTD classify adjustments as Minor, Moderate or Substantial adjustments as part of the ARA process?

As each case is different, and the application may request more than one adjustment, the below examples are provided as a guidance only:

Minor:

  • Application does not request any changes to the assessment process or the syllabus content but requires the examiner to be aware of the candidate’s specific need or disability, so that the examination process can be conducted with due care and sensitivity
  • Application to request for a candidate to be examined alone in a session (with no other adjustments)
  • Candidate is in their early pregnancy
  • Requesting to sit for Advance 1 or 2 Analysis examination due to physical limitation
  • Perform pointe-work on demi-pointe or on-pointe whilst supported at the barre

Moderate – Requesting small adjustments to be made to the examination structure
and/or process such as:

  • Additional time and breaks
  • Teacher or another person being present in the room during the session to help the candidate’s ability to remain calm and focused 
  • Requesting more than one small adjustment to be made to the examination process.

 

Substantial – These require multiple adaptations to the exam structure as well as/or the syllabus content.

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