Week of Exam - checking the rules

Question 1

If I am late and the exam has started...

Accepted Answer

Knock on the door to attract the attention of the invigilator

Question 2

As soon as I arrive on Thursday, I go...

Accepted Answer

to the kitchen to the right of the steps, to register I have arrived

Question 3

Can I take a drink into the exam?

Accepted Answer

Only clear water bottles with NO LABELS

Question 4

When can I leave the exam room?

Accepted Answer

When the invigilator says - but not before an hour after the start

Question 5

I will be sent a letter telling me what room my exams are in?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

I must sit where the invigilator tells me to

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

What if I forget my maths kit?

Accepted Answer

Come before 8:30am and there will be kits you can borrow

Question 8

What time will I be let into the exam room?

Accepted Answer

Usually around 8:45am, when the invigilator is ready.

Question 9

What if I forgot breakfast and am hungry?

Accepted Answer

Between 8am and 8:30am - in the kitchen there will be FREE breakfast

Question 10

Which of these are good exam techniques?

Accepted Answer

Show every step of your workings

Question 11

If I don't know where to go, I can ask in the kitchen when I register...

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

What time should I arrive?

Accepted Answer

Between 8am and 8:30am

Question 13

If you copy off someone you will be disqualified

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

What if I don't know my exam room number or where to go?

Accepted Answer

Ask one of the teachers

Question 15

What do I do if I panic?

Accepted Answer

Take deep slow breaths to reduce your heart rate and calm you

Question 16

I CANNOT borrow anything from other students during the exam

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

The examiner does NOT know who you are

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

What is different about your arrival time for the exams?

Accepted Answer

You need to arrive 30 minutes before the exam start time

Question 19

Can I leave the exam and then return again?

Accepted Answer

If you've exam arrangements for breaks / need the loo. You'll be escorted.

Question 20

What if I am late?

Accepted Answer

Don't panic - go straight to your exam room.

Question 21

When you finish an exam...

Accepted Answer

When you've finished, take a breath, then re-check ALL your calculations

Question 22

What kind of pen should I bring?

Accepted Answer

A plain black biro

Question 23

What do I do with my phone?

Accepted Answer

Switch it OFF & put it in your bag at the front of the exam room

Question 24

Should I bring my stuff in a pencil case?

Accepted Answer

Yes - as long as it is clear - or a clear food bag

Question 25

Should I wait outside the exam room if I am there before the class is opened?

Accepted Answer

Yes, queue quietly until the invigilator lets you in

Question 26

What do you bring to a "calculator paper" exam

Accepted Answer

Calculator, pen, pencil, rubber, ruler, protractor, compass

Question 27

There are THREE GCSE Maths exams, on different days and you MUST do ALL THREE

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

When do I start writing on my exam paper?

Accepted Answer

When the invigilator says you can

Question 29

You have the power to raise your grade AMAZINGLY by targeting your revision

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

I can have my phone/smart watch on my table

Accepted Answer

False

Question 31

I should bring my letter with me to the exams

Accepted Answer

True

Question 32

When are the GCSE Maths Exams?

Accepted Answer

They start in May

Question 33

My exam arrangements will be in place for me

Accepted Answer

True

Question 34

If I think my working are wrong, just put a line through them

Accepted Answer

True

Question 35

I must wear my lanyard to the exams

Accepted Answer

True

Question 36

When you have a picture, graph or table

Accepted Answer

Be VERY clear to understand - make notes on the paper to help you

Week of Exam - checking the rules

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Week of Exam - checking the rules

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