The Council for Exceptional Children .
Some students require frequent breaks during testing.
This might mean providing a break on one subtest but not another. On long tests, it may mean providing breaks at predetermined intervals. This accommodation is made by the teacher or test proctor. The decision for when to allow a break should be based on data from the IEP regarding how long a student is able to maintain sustained concentration and involvement in the assessment task. Consideration also should be given to whether the proposed break time interrupts a sequence of items or section of a test - which may, in fact, interfere with the student's performance.