KS2 Mental Maths SAT - why no extra time for that section?

[smee]

DS is dyslexic and gets 25% extra time for the longer form maths papers, but they don't allow it for the mental maths paper. As I understand it this isn't the school's decision as it applies to all kids who take the tests. I don't get the logic, so thought someone on here might be able to explain it for me. It's not a big deal, I'm just curious.

mrz

I just wondered if you know what would happen with a child with a hearing impairment. Would that child just not do the Mental Maths test? Or would they be given a modified version, assuming that they could actually do the maths calculation part in their head?

Children with hearing difficulties would normally have the questions read to them and would be expected to take the test.

Should add schools have to submit a request to do this

www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/302818/2014_KS2_TAG_fullbooklet_WEB3.pdf

DS had his year 6 mental maths Sats test read to him by the headmaster, but he was in a hospital bed at the time!