EXAMS

EXAM SESSIONS

Morning Exams - 9:00

Afternoon Exams – 1:30

CALCULATORS

Calculators maybe used, if the question paper says so

Calculators must not: Have symbolic algebra manipulation Access to the internet Able to store & retrieve information:

Databanks, dictionaries, mathematical formulas, text, etc...

RESOURCES

Other items may be used within an exam: if instructions on the question paper

request this.

Books & texts may be taken into open book exams

Some resources will be provided by the school: Tracing paper, art & design materials, etc...

Tipex & correcting fluid is not allowed

RESOURCES

No equipment can be taken into an exam unless it is written within the instructions on the exam paper......

it is considered malpractice

SEATING PLAN

A seating plan will be created for each exam

Check where you are meant to be sitting before entering the exam!

Failing to sit in the correct seat could result in you taking the wrong exam

INVIGILATORS

Will always be at least one within the exam

Their job is to: Control the exam Offer assistance But not to do the exam for you

MOBILE PHONES & BAGS

Mobiles cannot be taken into the exam under any circumstances . You must hand your mobile phone in for safe

keeping (this will be held in the school office).

Failure to comply could lead to disqualification. Bags & Coats etc

You will be told where to place these by staff for safe keeping

IN THE EXAM

Always read the instructions on the question paper before you start

Work out a plan for your time per question and try to stick to it.

Fill in all required details on all answer sheets.

A learner who arrives late, maybe allowed into the exam at the discretion of the school

ADVICE Arrive for your exam in plenty of time

Check where you are sitting ahead of the exam

Bring the correct items

Follow instructions given by the invigilator

If in doubt speak to the invigilator

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENTS

WHAT IS A CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT

Controlled assessment have replaced coursework in the new GCSE specifications

These can be taken any time during the course

FEEDBACK

Feedback maybe given to students

But work submitted for final assessment must be the students own work

RE-WORKING / RE-SITTING

Learners who wish to redo their submission, before the marks have been sent to the award board,

may do so

at the discretion of the teacher!

PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism involves taking someone else’s work and trying to claim it as your own

Plagiarism can be easily spotted.

Any work that has been plagiarised will be: awarded zero marks Possibility of the students being disqualified from

exam(s)

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENTS

Before submitting any work, students will need to sign an authentication statement

If there is anything you don't understand, you must ask your teacher

Any work a student submits, must be their own!!!

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENTS

Before submitting any work, students will need to sign an authentication statement

If there is anything you don't understand, you must ask your teacher

Any work a student submits, must be their own!!!