External Exams - Basic Information and Tips Exam guide

Before Several weeks before the exam season begins, you will receive a ‘Candidate Statement of Entry’ which will list all the exams that you have been entered for. A little later you will each receive your individual examination timetables which will show dates, start times and the duration of your exams. It is vital that you check this very carefully and let either your teacher or the exams office know if anything is missing or incorrect. You will see on your documents that you have been given a candidate number. This number will need to go on every exam paper you do while you are at Chauncy so try and memorise it if you can!

Candidate number Board Level Start time Paper code Paper title Date 09am 14/6/2011 1hr 45 Board Level Start time Paper code Paper title Date Length

On the day Try to get a good night’s sleep before an exam. Get all your things ready the previous evening Eat breakfast! Give yourself plenty of time to get to school so you are not rushed. Attend the pre-exam warm up with your teacher Try to relax Think positive and don’t panic!

Before the exam you will line up outside the hall Before the exam you will line up outside the hall. Take this time to check the seating plan on the wall of the corridor (this will go up at least 1 hour before each exam starts). If you are doing your exam elsewhere, it will say so on the seating plan. You should make your way there at least 5 minutes before the exam is due to start. You will be asked to leave your bags outside (so please leave valuables at home!). Mobile phones, MP3 players etc should be switched off and handed in to the invigilators/exam staff BEFORE the exam starts.

Compulsory Notices Full size versions out-side all exam rooms

Highlighters for question papers only (not answer books) Exam Equipment The main items you will need for your exams will be: Black Pen – MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AT ALL TIMES! Ruler Pencil Scientific Calculator (lid must be removed) Eraser Protractor Compass *Pencil cases MUST be clear plastic. *We do have school calculators available for you to use on the day. No Tippex Highlighters for question papers only (not answer books)

The exam room When you are asked to enter the exam room go to your seat quickly and quietly. You will have a candidate card on your desk. Looks like this Check again to make sure you have handed in your mobile phone. If you haven’t - do so now! Raise you hand to alert one of the invigilators and they will collect it from you. When asked, fill in your answer booklet with your name, centre number and candidate number. Take a deep breath, relax and remember to read the questions carefully! 8120

What to do if… What happens if I’m unwell on the day of my exam? • Please let us know as soon as possible. We will help you make a decision as to what you should do. If at all possible, you should try and attend and we will do all we can to support you. What happens if I’m running late? Phone the school as soon as you can to let us know when you will be arriving. If we can allow you the full time logistically, we will do so. Contact Details Exams Office – 01920 411200 x 217 *On exam days you may have to leave a message with reception Mrs Linda Lang – Exams Officer Mrs Jaqui Meli – Exams Secretary 08/11/2018