Mrs BloorExams Officer

Exams Office – Upstairs above Main Reception

POSITIVES: Arrive in plenty of time for the exam

Know the venue and seat number

Be well prepared physically-Eat and have a drink, GO TO THE TOILET

Be well prepared mentally – Use Mr Eccles revision guidance and don’t panic, try and keep calm

EXPECTATIONS: Communicating: must be silent on entering exam

roomPens– must be BLACKBags– unauthorised items, must be left in designated

areaDon’t look around – MUST face the frontDon’t be disruptive, i.e. tapping, chatting, whistlingStay in your seat at all timesNo Borrowing of equipment from another candidateNo Throwing of equipmentFollowing invigilator instructions at all times

Be polite and respectful

Avoid losing marks/ disqualificationContinuing to write after time - may result in

loss of marksAttempting to cheat

Insufficient revisionDid not check the question paper – check

which questions to answerPanic – exam time is the most stressful time

SUMMER 2016 – PUBLIC EXAMSGCSE Exams 16th May – 29th June inclusiveTimetables will be given out -take a copy on

your ‘phoneCheck entries – don’t leave until the day of

examDon’t misread timetable – check AM/PM

Remember seat number and candidate numberExams Notice Board – shows seating plan each

day

In cases of absence – inform Attendance AND Exams. Absence is the last resort in Year 10 &11!

May be charged entry fee without good reason

and sufficient evidence i.e medical evidence

Main venues – Main Hall,Sports Hall and Old Gym.

External invigilators

FULL school uniform required forEVERY exam – at risk of being turned away NO HATS NO SCARVES

What is expected of you during exams?Arrive promptly to correct venue

Exam conditions – from entering the room

Late candidates may not have their papers marked by the exam board. Inform school if going to be late and report to exams office on arrival

Follow instructions and abide by the rules

Do your best!

UNAUTHORISED:Gel pensHighlighter pens in your answers – although

can be used to highlight words or phrases within the questions

Notes/books/papers/calculator instructionsCalculator lidsNon-transparent pencil cases/spec casesTippexMobile phones, iPods, MP3s etcEarphonesFood of any kindBottles containing liquids other than waterLabels on bottlesWriting on hands/skin

What else to remember....? Use the toilet before the exam – cannot go during

exam. Take in medical pass if applicableCannot leave the room unsupervised before the

end of the examFire Evacuation Procedure – DON’T COMMUNICATE!

Will only evacuate if it is not a false alarm. Not usual assembly point, so listen to the invigilators

Use your time wisely during the examCheck work if finish early – do not disturb othersOther exams may still be in progresswhen you are dismissed – be SILENT!

A few examples of Malpractice.... Failure to follow instructions given by

invigilatorDisruptive behaviour of any kindAttempting to cheat by any methodsCommunication of any kindIn possession of any unauthorised itemsAttempting to use unauthorised itemsPassing items to other candidatesElectronic Device sounding

These carry different levels of sanctions and mustbe reported to the exam board and mayresult in DISQUALIFICATION!

REMEMBER!!! - This is your future!

So many students are disqualified every year because they do not follow the regulations

Don’t let it be you!

RESULTS DAYS!

Results should be collected in personideally by the student themselves.

• Nominated person – must have written authorisation and I.D

• Results not collected are posted home

Thursday 18 August (AS & A2)

Thursday 25 August (GCSE)

Any queries – visit Exams Office

Good luck in your exams!