S3 Exam Information

S3 Exams - Monday 10th November until Friday 21st November. 

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 class 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, 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 into 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 your pockets and put possessions into your bag or on the front desk with the invigilator. You 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 on silent or switched off.

What does ‘exam conditions’ mean?

You will sit in register order by surname in lines, one behind each other on single desks. You will remain in the Hall for the duration of the exam, in silence, whether you finish early or not. Pupils should expect to sit for at least 45 minutes in silence. Pupils must not speak to their peers at anytime during the exam for any reason. 

My handwriting isn’t very good and I normally type everything in class. What do I do in my exam?

In SQA examinations you may be using a ICT. S3 pupils who are expecting to use ICT in final exams should use their iPad with Word open and wifi switched off. Your teacher will help you with this before and during the exam. If you using an iPad to type you must not 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 crisis response / DHT who will escort you to the toilet as we do in your SQA examinations.

What happens if I am absent on the day of one of my exams?

There is no need to worry about this. You will be given an opportunity to sit your S3 exam during class time within the faculty / department. 

What happens if I need help in the examination?

As with an SQA exam, you should silently raise your hand and wait for support from the invigilator. Please be aware that invigilators can only give you a spare pen or more paper or a tissue. They cannot read questions or help you with answering questions. 

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 clear water in a clear bottle. Nothing else is permitted on or near your exam desk.