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If a student is scheduled to take two Regents Exams on the same day and the student also receives extended time on their assessments, students are permitted to complete the second exam over the course of two days. On the day that both exams are scheduled, a student must complete the first exam and at least begin the second exam. The student is then able to finish the second exam the following day. The is in an effort to reduce the number of hours students are spending taking these exams in a single day.

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Writing Responses in the Home/Primary Language 

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Writing Responses in the Home/Primary Language 

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If a student is using a translated version of an assessment, they are allowed to write their constructed response questions in their home language. It is then the responsibility of the school to score these assessments. It is important to note that translated versions are not available for the English Language Arts assessments and thus students are expected to write their constructed responses in English for these assessments.

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Oral Translation for Low Incidence Languages 

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Oral Translation for Low Incidence Languages 

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Although New York State offers assessments translated in different languages, not every assessment is offered in a translated version in all languages. In languages that are less commonly spoken around the state, students are permitted to use an oral translation. To use an oral translation, a translator must directly translate the English version of the assessment and they must not provide any additional clarifications or explanations. The translator is able to recieve a copy of the assessment an hour before the assessment is to be given to prepare.

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Simultaneous use of English and Alternative Language Editions

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Simultaneous use of English and Alternative Language Editions

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If New York State has provided a translated version of the assessment, students are allowed to use both an English copy of the assessment and a translated copy in their home language at the same time. While students are able to look back and forth between the two tests, it is important to remind students that they should record their answers for all questions in only one test booklet, either the English version or their home language version.

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Students may use bilingual dictionaries or glossaries that provide a direct translation of a word. The New York State Education Department Website provides bilingual glossaries for the content areas that are available to download. It is important to note that students are not permitted to use a bilingual dictionary or glossary on a foreign language assessment.

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When an assessment requires a listening passage, test proctors may read the passage three times to students. It is important to note that this accommodation is for English Language Arts assessments only.

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Sometimes the classroom does not provide the optimal environment for students to complete assessments. The other students in the room can easily become distracting for a student who is trying to focus. Students should take assessments in an optimal testing environment. For some students that might mean completing an assessment in a small group or individually in a location without other students around.

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Schools are permitted to extend the amount of time allotted to students for the completion of assessments. It is up to the principal to determine how much time students should be given, but it is recommended that principals consult with the students' teachers when determining what a reasonable amount of time to complete the assessment should be. An example of a possible time extension would be "time and a half."