gcse’s:- exam regulations, guidance and advice 2010-11

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

XMascots

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

Pay a visit before you go into 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!)