Working with a Calculator Operator

A calculator operator will support you by inputting data on a calculator upon your instruction. An invigilator will be present in the assessment venue along with the Calculator Operator

What can I expect?

The Calculator Operator will: 

  • Have a copy of the assessment paper 
  • Input calculations exactly as you dictate them 
  • Read back the answers that are calculated 
The Calculator Operator will not: 
 
  • Explain or clarify any part of the assessment paper 
  • Explain abbreviations and symbols 
  • Prompt you to move onto the next question or help the student to choose which question to answer 
  • Read any of the assessment paper, unless they are working as both Reader and Calculator Operator 
  • Continue operating the calculator once the assessment has finished. 

What to do next?

Please visit the Student Self Service Portal to check your assessment support is what you are expecting. If they are not as you are expecting, you can find different ways to contact us on our accessing support page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Visit your self-service page here and view the ‘disability’ tab

Yes, they will. This includes upon your return from any placement or LOA etc

Yes, we would encourage you to do this by emailing academicandpractical@lboro.ac.uk 

For more information please view our SWAI Evidence Policy

No, you need to register with SWAI and be reassessed.  
 

Please contact us to request the adjustment you require and one of our advisers will review your request. 

You can find different ways to contact us on our accessing support page.

Last Updated: 1st December 2023.