1. Digital Question Paper Forum Senior Operations Manager
25th October 2017
Fiona Marsden
Senior Operations Manager
NQ Assessment

2. Key Messages

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Software Recommend Adobe 11 as minimum
Ideally use MS Office 2010 onwards