You're absolutely right about it. Therefore, alternate questions will be the best alternative.
On 9/3/10, techy fox <techy....@sify.com> wrote: > as per my knowledge tactile cannot be produce of > 3d digital cerkits and object modeling graphs, because tactile > daigrams can be possible with 2d cerkits and if we make the single > layer object modeling graph on tactile, that will big like a 60 by > 90 inches chart of a simple project. . > as per MCA and b.tech slaybus in exams mostly questions are base on > multi level modeling graphs . > > > On 9/3/10, Srinivasu Chakravarthula <sriniv...@srinivasu.org> wrote: >> I will write my opinions later today. But I just want to share a view >> from Apoorv's email. He said authorities should provide alternate >> questions instead graphs, maps etc. Why should we need that? Instead, >> why can't we ask them to provide the same in accessible formats like >> Tactile? In today's technology era, is it not possible? Of course, >> same must be taught at school level itself. >> >> On 9/2/10, Kulkarni, Apoorv <apoorvkulka...@kpmg.com> wrote: >>> Dear Kanchan Mam, >>> I second Rajesh sir's recommendations and am of an opinion that their >>> incorporation in the guidelines would be of immense benefit. In addition >>> to them, I would like to recommend the following provisions: >>> 1. there should be no restriction on the writer being from the same >>> stream (arts, commerce or science) or taking the same course (CA, MBA, >>> BSC etc.) as the VI. In fact, if some how the guideline acknowledges the >>> benefits of having a writer from the same stream or course and is >>> expressly supportive of the same, the VI would have an important legal >>> document in their arsenal. >>> 2. An expressed provision allowing a writer to be elder to the candidate >>> provided the writer is not eligible to take the same exam at the given >>> time would be helpful. >>> 3. The guidelines may allow the school and colleges to allow an over >>> qualified writer for internal exams only. To avoid a possibility of any >>> malpractice the school and college authorities may be advised to appoint >>> proper supervisors. >>> 4. The examination authorities should be required to provide alternative >>> theory questions for questions like maps, graphs etc requiring use of >>> eyesight. Further, the candidate should have an option to attempt either >>> of the alternatives and should be given full credit for the same. >>> 5. The candidate should have a right to demand the question paper in an >>> accessible format like braille or enlarged font or, soft copy in format >>> of choice like Microsoft word etc. Also the candidate should have a >>> liberty to answer the questions in the way comfortable like self written >>> with the help of a reader, written with the help of a writer, written >>> with the help of compatible computers etc. Where a candidate wishes to >>> use a computer to answer the questions, it must be ensure that the >>> computer is able to host the necessary softwares, is not prone to >>> crashing or hanging and is of good speed. As many of us may have >>> softwares with a single machine license, the candidate should be allowed >>> to use his/her own machine like laptop or desktop. To avoid any >>> malpractice, the authorities should make appropriate arrangements for >>> supervision. >>> 6. It would be great if the guidelines allow at least half of minute of >>> extra time for every 1 minute of the regular exam duration i.e. 50% >>> extra time. At a minimum, this should be implemented for practical >>> subjects like accounts. Very frankly, I think for practical subjects a >>> VI with severe disability should be allowed 2/3rds extra time i.e. 2 >>> hours for a 3 hour paper as many of these exams certainly require the >>> same. Additionally, this would help in cases where the writer and the >>> candidate may for whatever reasons are actually meeting for the first >>> time in an exam hall and have never had an earlier opportunity of >>> practicing. >>> 7. All exam authorities should be required to display the complete >>> writer guidelines. Preferably, the home page of the websites if any >>> should have a direct link with a standard nomenclature to the said >>> guidelines. >>> 8. The permission for allowing a writer may be disclosed on website >>> along with the admission card for major exams like standard 10th, 12th, >>> graduation, CAT etc. >>> 9. The authorities should be required to disclose the procedure for >>> requesting a change in writer along with the required documentation and >>> name and all contact details of the concerned person. Further, in cases >>> of major exams like the boards, graduation, CA MBA etc, there should be >>> at least two centrally designated authorities who may be approached in >>> case of any difficulty like harassment at the examination centre. Their >>> full contact details including mobile number and email id should be >>> disclosed on the websites of the examination authorities and should be >>> replicated in the permission letter. >>> 10. The guidelines should clearly mandate that no authority can impose >>> additional restrictions than those envisaged in the said guidelines. >>> To conclude, I am of an opinion that supervision should be used as a >>> tool for preventing and detecting any malpractice. Needless or avoidable >>> restrictions should not be resorted to as an easy solution for the same. >>> Best Regards, >>> Apoorv Kulkarni >>> Mob: 9833423344 >>> >>> BSR allows reasonable personal use of the e-mail system. Views and >>> opinions >>> expressed in these communications do not necessarily represent those of >>> BSR. >>> >>> >>> ************************************************************************************************************************************************ >>> DISCLAIMER >>> The information in this email is confidential and may be legally >>> privileged. >>> It is intended solely for the addressee. 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