Digital Question Paper Forum Senior Operations Manager 25th October 2017 Fiona Marsden Senior Operations Manager NQ Assessment
Key Messages
Submit Your AAR Request on Time Assessment Arrangements Request system (AAR) opens 23rd October 2017 AAR system closes 31st January 2018 200+ unique digital question papers 900+ unique adapted question papers 20+ Braille question papers 2000+ Coloured question papers 200+ Enlarged question papers 8000+ candidates
Classroom Practice DQP past papers available on SQA website PC, Laptop, Ipad, Chromebook Know how to enter personal details Know how to use DQPs and DABs Know how to change display – colour, font, size Know how to use text-to-speech software Word or PDF (DABs) – know preference Short cut keys eg foreign language accent keys File saving - often Read candidate guidance on SQA website
Exam Preparation DQP supplied on disc – 60 minute access DABs available on SQA website – download in advance Ensure computer/printer working and working together Ensure computer set up – no unauthorised files, spellcheck/thesaurus facilities, calculator programs etc Exam network in school Read technical guidance
Software Recommend Adobe 11 as minimum Ideally use MS Office 2010 onwards