Myths regarding Deaf / hard of hearing students and their exams
- 3. To ensure a safe crossing, beware of the following misconceptions:
- 4. Major Error Number One It doesnt matter if they are diagnosed with a learning disability or a hearing problem, I give them all the same allowances.
- 5. These students have their own set of allowances.
- 6. Major Error Number Two Deaf and hard of hearing students get the computerized Bagrut Exam.
- 7. It isnt suitable for a person who cant hear well!
- 8. Major Error Number Three All students with a hearing problem get the same allowances.
- 9. Severity of hearing loss influences allowances.
- 10. Major Error Number Four I had a student with a hearing loss a few years ago. I dont need to be in touch with a counselor.
- 12. Major Error Number Five The student with the hearing loss cant do a LOG for Modules D/F, because the school has chosen the exam format.
- 13. These students were granted the right to do a LOG even if the school chose exam format.