IB Assessment Information (2017)

Candidates must write in either blue or black ink. Candidates will only use pencils for drawing, graphing and for multiple choice papers (Biology and Chemistry). Items of general stationery, such as erasers, colored pencils, rulers and geometry instruments are allowed for all examinations. Candidates should take at least one pen, pencil and ruler to all examinations.

No dictionaries are allowed for examinations if Groups 1 and 2. A translating dictionary* (i.e. one which contains word-for-word translations and no definitions) is allowed only in Groups 3 to 6 examinations. Electronic dictionaries are not allowed. *does not apply to any Oakland students

Calculators are not allowed unless specifically stated as required as shown below (see following sheet for approved devices):

o Mathematical Studies SL (Paper 1, 2)o Mathematics SL (Paper 2)o Mathematics HL (Paper 2, 3)o Chemistry SL (Paper 2, 3)o Biology HL (Paper 2, 3)o Business Management SL (Paper 1, 2)o Environmental Systems (Paper 1, 2)

No text books/note books/instruction books are to be brought into the examination room.

Clean copies of data booklets/formula booklets/case studies will be provided. The use of correction fluid is not allowed Scratch paper is not provided and all scratch work will be done in the booklets.

Testing Location Information All examinations will be held off Campus. Exams April 28th through May 3rd and May 5th through May 19th will be held at

Third Baptist Churcho Address: 410 West McKnight Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129o Directions from Oakland:

Turn LEFT out of Oakland Annex parking lot and follow Patriot Drive to stop sign.

Turn RIGHT onto Lascassas Pike. Follow until it deadends (2.1 miles) at E. Clark Blvd.

Turn RIGHT onto E. Clark Blvd. and cross Memorial Boulevard. (1.4 miles)

Turn LEFT onto Poplar Avenue and destination will be on the right.

o Once you arrive at Third Baptist Church, look for Ms. Clarks’s car (Red Hyundai Accent) and park in the parking lot behind the church. You will see a fence with a sign for “Iglesia Baptista” and you will park in the adjacent parking lot. You will enter the doors closest to the parking lot (look for signs) at the back of the church. Hint: If you are at the front of

the church…you are in the wrong area. Go to the very back (backs up to a small playground).

Exams on May 4th will be held at St. Marks United Methodist Churcho Address: 1267 N Rutherford Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130o Directions from Oakland:

Turn LEFT out of Oakland Annex parking lot and follow Patriot Drive to stop sign

Turn RIGHT onto Lascassas Pike. Turn LEFT onto N. Rutherford Blvd It will be on the right

o Once you arrive at St. Marks United Methodist Church, look for Ms. Clark’s car (Red Hyundai Accent) and park to the left of the sanctuary.

PLEASE DRIVE TO THE LOCATION AHEAD OF TIME TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU KNOW WHERE IT IS!!!

Calculator Guidelines: Recommended Calculators:

Prohibited Calculators: