DEMOS Project - Module: Dyslexia

True or False - Question 3

Admitting dyslexic students to university courses lowers the standard of higher education.

You chose: True
Sorry, we don't agree, this statement is false.

Dyslexic students have to meet the same entry criteria as other students to get into higher education. They are assessed in the same way as other students; they sit examinations and hand in assignments. Although they may be given certain adaptations to the assessment situation these adaptations are there to 'level the playing field' for these students and are not intended to give an advantage.