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"Exam Accommodations" Case

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Case Description

It is the first exam of a freshman survey course, fall semester. The professor giving the exam sees that one of the students, Jim, is using notes to take the exam. The professor calls Jim up to the front to ask him to turn in the test because he is cheating, and Jim becomes upset because he thinks he needs the notes to get through. When the professor refuses to let Jim use his notes, Jim tells his instructor that he should be allowed to use his notes or have someone read the test to him because he has a learning disability; that's what they did in high school. When asked if registered with Disability Support Services (DSS), Jim replies that he is not.

If you were the professor in this situation, how would you respond?

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Case Responses

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Response 1.
The professor asks Jim if he would like to finish the exam without using his notes, or go to Disability Support Services (DSS), register with the office, and then schedule a make-up exam with approved accommodations.
Response 2.
The professor says, "Using your notes without prior permission is considered cheating whether you have a disability or not. You will get a zero on this exam. However, you should contact Disability Support Services (DSS) so that you can take future exams with accommodations."
Response 3.
The professor says, "You can finish the exam now using your notes. I will ask my Chair what Disability Support Services (DSS) thinks is acceptable under these conditions for your next exam."