Special provisions
To maximise participation in the NAP-Sample Assessments, Special Provisions are made available to students who have a language background other than English or a disability and have been selected to participate in the NAP-Sample Assessments. The sample selection method will give timely warning of what provisions will need to be made for individual students participating in the test, and guidelines state that students requiring reasonable Special Provisions must be catered for during the testing. The following items are important to remember when considering the application of Special Provisions in the NAP-Sample Assessments:
- Special Provisions should generally reflect the kind of support and assistance provided in the classroom in order for students to demonstrate what they know and can do without being limited or impeded by their disability or language background.
- Special Provisions should allow students with various disabilities to access the tests.
When providing Special Provisions, the integrity of the NAP-Sample Assessments should be maintained.