Accommodations (SSP extensions)

Summary

Set accommodations in a site to automatically apply SSP extensions to Test time limits.

Accommodations are adaptations to assessment settings for students with an SSP. Ultra offers two types of accommodation:

Time limit accommodation

Tip

Time limit accommodations must be set for each student and in each site. There is currently no automatic method to set accommodations in bulk.

Once set, the extra time is automatically applied to all timed assessments on the site.

The time limit accommodation extends the time allowed for timed assessments. For example, in a Test with 60 minute time limit, a 25% extension has 75 minutes and a 50% extension has 90 minutes. Students see their own personal time limit.

Time limit accommodations can be applied and updated while a student has in-progress Test attempts. The time limit will update immediately, but the student may need to refresh the page to display this correctly.

To apply accommodations, Start by accessing the accommodations panel using your preferred method:

• Via the Gradebook: open the Gradebook and select the Students tab. Locate the relevant student then click the three dots icon and select Accommodations.
  
• Via the Class Register: on the main Content page and in the Details & Actions panel, click the Class Register. Locate the relevant student then click the three dots icon and select Accommodations.
  
• Click the student's name: this opens a summary of the student's activity. Click Accommodations in the menu bar to open the Accommodations panel.
  

To set the relevant time limit extension:

1. Tick the Time limit accommodation box.
2. On the options that appear, select Custom percentage and enter the relevant extension for that student. This is usually 25% or 50%.
3. Click Save, then on the new panel click Add to confirm. Close the Accommodations panel.
4. The extension is applied immediately to all timed assessments in the site (including retroactively).
5. Students with accommodations set are shown with a purple flag icon wherever their name appears. To edit accommodations once they are set, follow the steps above. Any changes are applied immediately.

Due date accommodation

Warning

The due date accommodation type is not applicable at UoY.

The due date accommodation means submissions are never marked as late. It does not extend the assessment deadline.

Do not apply this accommodation. There are various methods to manage deadline extensions for SSPs and ECAs etc. Liaise with your departmental assessment administration team to set up the relevant method for your assessment.