Please find attached the final S3 Exam Timetable for 2024.
FAQ:
Do pupils go to class before their exam?
Yes, pupils should attend class as normal and be registered. They should then attend Hall 2 with their belongings together with their class teacher.
Where is the Exam Hall?
For S3 examinations the Exam Hall is Hall 2 in PE.
Who invigilates the exams?
Your teacher invigilates your exam. Senior Team will be on hand to support.
What do I (the pupil) need to bring for the exam?
Nothing. You will supplied with a black pen, lined paper and an exam paper. If required you will also receive a calculator and/or ruler. You can use your own pen but it must be blank ink.
What happens to my bag and coat?
You bring all your personal property to the exam Hall and leave your bag and coat at the front of the Hall as you would do in an SQA examination. You will be told to empty any pockets and cannot wear jackets, headphones or hats in the exam hall. You cannot have your phone with you at your desk or wear a smart watch, these items should be left in your school bag. All phones must be switched off.
I don’t have a school bag. Where do I leave my phone?
You hand your phone to the invigilator (class teacher) who will put it on the front desk. Any mobile device must be switched off.
What does ‘exam conditions’ mean?
Pupils will sit in register order by surname in lines, one behind each other on single desks. Pupils will sit for the duration of the exam in silence whether they finish early or not. They should expect to sit for 45 minutes in silence. All jackets, bags and phones will be removed and left at the side of the exam Hall.
My handwriting isn’t very good and I normally type everything in class. What do I do in my exam?
In SQA examinations you would be using a PC. S3 pupils who can expect ICT in final summative exams should use ipads with Word open and wifi off. Your teacher will help you with this before and during the exam. You cannot leave the exam Hall until your teacher has received a copy of your completed paper.
My first language isn’t English. Can I get a dictionary?
Yes, your teacher will bring you a dictionary to help you translate.
What happens if I need the toilet during the exam?
Your teacher will call a DHT and we escort you to the toilet as we do in your SQA examinations. We use the PE staff toilet as we do in final SQA exams.
What happens if I am absent on the day of one of my exams?
You will attend one of the mop-up sessions as soon as you return to school.
What happens if I need help in the examination?
As with an SQA exam you silently raise your hand and wait for hell from the invigilator. They can give you a spare pen or more paper or a tissue. They cannot read indicate any answers in any way.
Can I take a drink or food into the Hall?
All drinks and food must be left in your school bag. As with SQA examinations you are permitted only clear water in a clear bottle. Nothing else is permitted on or near your exam desk.
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