gcse’s:- exam regulations, guidance and advice 2010-11
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GCSE’s:- Exam
Regulations, Guidance and
Advice
2010-11
Important to you
You’re kidding!
You count GCSE’s?!
You never know when you will need them!
Public Exams
• Set and marked by external organisations
• Operate under their rules
• Penalties can be severe if not . obeyed –don’t risk it!
Make sure you are there!Tue 23 May 09:00 01:45 AQA 3712/F English Literature A Paper F GCSE
01:45 AQA 3712/H English Literature A Paper H GCSE
Make sure you know . your timetable!
Tuesday a.m. Maths
Thursday p.m. Science
Make sure you are there!
No: Dentists
Doctors
Opticians etc.
Re-arrange them!
Where do I go and what times do I
have to be there?
• Library , ‘Crossroads’ or MFL
. Leisure Areas
• Leave bags in form rooms
. then go to:
Mornings
9.00 a.m. Exams Start
8.30 a.m. Meet in Leisure Areas
Afternoons
12.30 Meet in Leisure Areas.
1.00 p.m. Exams Start
What do I need?
What do I need?
Your timetable
(it contains details you will need to write on your answer booklet
and is proof of your ID & entry)
What do I need?
• Black Biro (& spare)
that both work!
What do I need?
• Pencils x 2 (or sharpener)
What do I need?
• Rubber
What do I need?
• Ruler
What do I need?
• For Maths & Science
What do I need?
• Specialist equipment?
What do I need?
• Coloured Pencils?
What other things can I take
in?
Pencil Cases
Clear Plastic
XPencil Cases
XDrinks
No labels
XFood
What things can’t I take in?
X
What things can’t I take in?
X
What things can’t I take in?
X
For your own welfare; Do NOT;
Doodle / Graffiti on your answer paper - it might
annoy the person marking your
paper who may then not be very
sympathetic towards you.
. . . or try any of . these!
Disqualifi
eld
No certificate will be awarded to a candidate detected in any unfair practice
during the examination.
How do I get to my Exam Room?
• Names called in candidate number . order
• Walk to Exam Hall
• Keep in called order.
• Meet in leisure area
In all Exam Rooms
Exam Regulations apply at all times
Entering the Exam Room
• sit where shown• no talking
• no turning round• no signaling
• listen carefully to instructions . from staff
During an Exam• keep facing the front
• don’t try and communicate . with others in any way
During an Exam• keep facing the front
• if in doubt, put your . hand straight up and . wait for an invigilator . to come to you.
• don’t try and communicate . with others in any way
At the End of Exam
• remain silent & facing forwards
• leave when told (in silence)
Some advice
Some advice
Make sure you eat before an exam
A calm 5 to 10 minutes before entering the exam room is good
Be Cool!
Be Focused:
Read the questions and understand them before beginning your answer.Ensure
your work is
clear &
legible
Manage Your Time:
Try to complete all of your exam
paper.
No prizes
for finishing
early.
Check Your AnswersDon’t lose marks because
of Careless Mistakes.
Be Positive!
Don’t get Worried - have
Confidence in yourself.
Injured or feeling ill?
Special Consideration? We need evidence – Doctors note within 7 days of exam.
Phone in before the start if you
are too ill to take an exam
Good Luck!(Don’t forget your
timetable!)