12.9Arrangements for pupils using apparatus
Schools can make the following access arrangements at their own discretion; they do not have to request permission.
In the mathematics and science tests, teachers may provide real objects that look like those illustrated in the tests, as long as this is normal classroom practice. Teachers may indicate on the test papers where objects are available for pupils to look at.
In mathematics, teachers must take care to use shapes that are identical to those drawn and to keep relative sizes the same. In addition to the permitted equipment listed in section 9.3, schools may provide mirrors, tracing paper and protractors. Pupils should not use:
- number apparatus
- counters
- number squares
- dotted paper.
In science, teachers may show pupils the apparatus or materials illustrated in the test paper. However, pupils must not experiment with the apparatus. This arrangement is normally used for pupils who have difficulties accessing two-dimensional diagrams.