EXAMINATION INFORMATION 2016 OBJECTIVES To explain examination procedures

EXAMINATION INFORMATION 2016

OBJECTIVES To explain examination procedures

PAPERWORK- STATEMENT OF ENTRIES Issued in March by Mrs Lowe Check they contain all your subjects and your name is correctly spelt This will be your official timetable All exams start at 9: 00 am and 1: 00 pm You need to be there at least 15 minutes early Failure to attend will incur financial cost and result in a potential fail Your unique candidate number is on this statement and must be used in all exams

EQUIPMENT Basics Can only write in black ink Bring spare pens/ pencils/ eraser/ruler/highlighter/sharpener- all in clear pencil case Additionally DT- pencil crayons, Maths- Calculator for one paper and then protractor, compass, pencils only for graphs Full school uniform

EXAMINATION CONDITIONS Most take place in the main hall Special Circumstances- Learning Support will tell you which room NO mobile phones/ smart watches- MUST BE handed into reception NO notes/ forms of communication- can result in disqualification from that and other exams Water bottles must be see-through and have labels removed Clear, see-through pencil cases only

PRESENTATION Remember to clearly cross out any rough work Writing must be legible for the examiner to read and award marks Check for the questions where SPAG is awarded- Paragraphs? Capital letters for names? Key terminology spelt correctly? Use rulers and pencil for graphs and design work Highlighters can only be used on the question paper and not on answers Don’t doodle on answer paper

STRESS C A L M Confront the problem positively Approach it as something that CAN and HAS to be dealt with Look for the steps that need to be taken in order to deal with it- staff can help with this Manage it by planning your time using the revision timetable and plan in de-stress strategies like sport

IF IN DOUBT…. . SEEK HELP Form Tutor Subject Teacher Mr Courts They have done this many times before and can find a solution quickly

ILLNESS You must alert Mrs Lowe before the exam begins so we can support you and alert the exam board Illness MUST be supported by a medical certificate from the doctor

RESULTS Issued Thursday 24 th August 2016 in ICT 4 from 9: 30 am They cannot be given over the phone or be collected by a friend, unless previously arranged with GF when she has received a signed letter.

POST GCSE ADVICE Mr Gordon and school staff will be there on the morning of 24 th August to give any further advice or make calls to colleges if you need help.