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Adapted Question Papers

Adapted print question papers for candidates with visual impairment

You can request the following types of adapted question papers using the AAR system, examples of different font types and sizes can be viewed by following the links below:

Question paper printed on a specified colour.
Standard large print question paper — this is the original question paper enlarged to 18pt, in standard SQA font, on A3 white paper.
Modified large print question paper — this is produced using the following sizes: 14pt; 18pt; 24pt; 36pt and 48pt; and in the following font styles: SQA Standard; Arial; or Comic Sans font. In addition, modified content may be requested and this involves simplifying visual complexity and layout and, where necessary, reducing visual content (while still meeting the same assessment objectives as the original paper).
Brailled question paper — this involves reducing visual complexity, where necessary, with the paper then being produced in Braille.
Raised diagrams — simple tactile diagrams are produced using heat expanded Minolta paper. These are supplied with Braille papers, but can also be supplied with a modified print paper.

To maintain the quality of the adapted question papers and to ensure that they are delivered in time, you should select from the options above using the AAR. Also, due to the time and cost involved in the production of these papers, it is essential that you submit your requests as early as possible, and that the modification required is correctly identified. If your requirements change please update the AAR as soon as possible.

The deadline for requests is 31 January of the year of the examination.

Sample Fonts in 14pt, 18pt, 24pt, 36pt, 48pt

SQA Standard Font (30 KB)
Arial (21 KB)
Comic Sans (47 KB)

Sample Papers

Internal assessments

You do not need to apply to us to produce large print or Braille assessment material in your centre, provided the adapted material still meets the same assessment objectives as the original.

If there is any concern that you have changed the nature of the assessment, please contact us for advice.

A range of National Assessment Bank (NAB) items is available in Braille. If you would like further information about what is available, or would like copies, please contact the Dalkeith office on 0131-561 6939.

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