Pax exam, special accommodations

Red Kryptonite · Mar 22, 2015

I want to do as well on my tests as I can too, but that doesn't mean I'll abuse the system set up to help those with actual learning disabilities. People like this OP make it harder for people to take learning disabilities seriously. Yuck.

Blance2 · Mar 22, 2015

Ok, first of all, settle yourself down...no one is trying to cheat!! I DO have documented disabilities, just NOT with a brain disorder involving a calculator!!! Do NOT pass any judgement on me whatsoever!! Did you ASK me if I had documented disabilities?! THE ANSWER IS NO YOU DIDNT!! So please calm yourself down

Blance2 · Mar 22, 2015

Omg are you literally KIDDING ME?! Because I chose not to ANNOUNCE my particular diability (which I would think you would KNOW that I have a documented one considering I got accommodations for extra time and a quiet room) you people are the most JUGEMENTAL I have ever seen!!

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Mar 22, 2015

It's not a "brain disorder involving a calculator". Its a specific learning disability involving math calculation called dyscalculia. Rarely diagnosed after high school. Extensive testing involved for a diagnosis. The accommodation to use a calculator on standardized tests is not an advantage it's to level the playing field for someone who has a documented learning disability. Extended test time is insufficient for dyscalculia. Just like extended test time is insufficient for someone with dyslexia.

Someone with test anxiety that is able to have extended testing time is not entitled to use a calculator so they "don't run out of time".

Others responded to your choice of verbiage in your replies.

Blance2 · Mar 22, 2015

Thank you for clarifying my thoughts (being very genuine) I do have a severe anxiety disorder, the only reason I thought about the calculator was to compensate for time, I know what the disorder dyscalculia means, I only paraphrased the definition to a very basic meaning because in that reply my intention wasn't necessairly regarding that, it was more about me being offending R/T the fact that I was basically being called a "cheater" however, the disorder is R/T the brain; ËˆkyoÍžolÄ“É™/nounPSYCHIATRY

severe difficulty in making arithmetical calculations, as a result of brain disorder.

I felt that I was being judged for even asking the question about getting accommodations for the use of a calculator, I just don't appreciate negativity or judgment being passed (not by you). I asked the question to get SUPPORT and information. I'm in no way trying to get an advantage above anyone else, and I resent the implication of such.

Red Kryptonite · Mar 22, 2015

I'm in no way trying to get an advantage above anyone else, and I resent the implication of such.

Well then be clearer next time.

NurseGirl525, ASN, RN · Mar 23, 2015

You specifically said in one of your posts that your disability was not documented. If it's not documented, you can't do it. You also stated that the reason you wanted a calculator was to ensure you got the test done in a timely manner. To me that is asking how to try and work the system to get a calculator.

Blance2 · Mar 23, 2015

I was speaking of a documented disability FROM HIGH SCHOOL using a calculator!! I'm SO OVER arguing with you...move on

Blance2 · Mar 23, 2015

Well then be clearer next time.

I will be clearer, you be less presumptuous...thanks, convo over...I don't do drama

Red Kryptonite · Mar 23, 2015

I don't do drama

I highly doubt that's true.

AspiringNurseMW · Mar 23, 2015

This is an online forum where people spend their time assuming, presuming, and stating opinions. You must specific and clear, I too, upon reading your first few posts, thought that you were just trying to gain a advantage, because you left out your disability /diagnosis. This is all nurses, people here are going to be straight up and blunt about things as well as supportive, if you can't handle a few of those then idk what to tell you.

Anywho, the math portion of the PAX is very, very simple. Multiplication, Division, fractions and percentages. In my opinion, to give some one a calculator would be an insanely unfair advantage in the math portion

NurseGirl525, ASN, RN · Mar 23, 2015

No one is arguing with you or doing drama. You are making that up in your mind. I was going off of your words and now you are changing your story. This is an internet forum where not everyone is going to agree with you. Talk to your disability coordinator at your school. They will spell out the rules for you.