Head of Diverse Learners - Years 10 -12
Assessment Supports in Senior Schooling
QCAA (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) determines procedures and provides quality assurance for Queensland's system of assessment in the senior phase of learning. As students transition into senior schooling, those who require exam supports are able to apply for AARA (Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments). AARA are provided to minimise barriers for a student whose disability, impairment, medical condition or other circumstances affect their ability to read, respond to or participate in assessment. QCAA have fixed guidelines about who is eligible for these adjustments, and require medical documentation to support any application for exam support.
At Ripley Valley State Secondary College, we start the process of preparing students for the Senior phase of learning in year 10.
- for the first semester of year 10, students who received assessment support in junior schooling will be provided with a Senior Support Plan that details the adjustments they require.
- during Semester 1 of year 10, we communicate with families about what medical documents are provided and begin the application processes.
- in the second semester of year 10, only students with approved AARAs will be offered assessment adjustments
- These supports mirror the QCAA approved adjustments for the senior phase of learning
- If you have any questions or would like to know more about this process, please contact HOD of Diverse Learners (Grade 10-12) Mrs Lola Libbis at lcava53@eq.edu.au
Lola Libbis
Head of Department - Diverse Learning - Year 10 to 12