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GCSE / IGCSE Public Examinations May/June 2014 Student Briefing

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Page 1: GCSE / IGCSE Public Examinations May/June 2014 Student Briefing

GCSE / IGCSEPublic Examinations

May/June 2014Student Briefing

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You must make sure that you know:

The dates of your exams.

The times your exams start.

Your candidate number.

Put your full name on the answer book. (Same as your ID card’s name)

All information is on your individual timetable. Full exam schedule is now available on ISLE/Gateway/Parent Portal.

Before the ExamsYour Exam Timetable

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14765

Candidate Number

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Your Personalized Exam Timetable

20/5/2014 11:00

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Full Public Exam Timetable

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May 23rd (Friday) Afternoon Further Pure Maths (no exam clashes) – starts

at 18:00 in Hall History (those taking Econ first) – starts at

16:00 in Hall Balcony

May 24th (Saturday) Morning Further Pure Maths (with exam clashes) – start

at 10:30 in Hall

Updates in Exam Timetable

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Parents communicated with letters sent last week on the exam clashes.

If you have more than one exam timetabled to start at the same time, you will have a handwritten start time on your timetable.

Between clash exams you will be supervised by an invigilator. NOT allowed to take your phone/ipod/laptop or any electronic

communication device into the supervision room. Allowed to use books for revision and you may bring food

(bring these to your first exam). Must NOT attempt to communicate in any way with any

candidate who has already taken or will be taking the exam.

Exam ClashesCentre Supervision between Exams

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15 May 2014 – Exam Clashes

CIE Drama

• Hall Balcony• 8.30am-11.00am

Centre Supervisi

on

• Hall Balcony• 11.00am-12.30pm

Edexcel Physics

• Hall• 12.30pm-2.30pm (or longer for ET candidates)

Centre Supervisi

on

• Hall Balcony• 2.30pm-3.00pm

CIE Chinese

• Hall• 3.00pm-4.30pm

Students not doing Chinesecan leave after Physics.

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20 May 2014 – Exam Clashes

Edexcel World

Literature

• Hall• 8.30am-

10.15am

Centre Supervision

• Hall• 10.15am-

11.00am

CIE First Lang

Chinese

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23 May 2014 – 4 Subject Clashes

CIE Chinese• Hall• 12.25pm-

2.15pm

Centre Supervision

• Hall• 2.15pm-2.45pm

Edexcel Economics

• Hall• 2.45pm-5.15pmOvernight

Parental Supervision

Edexcel History

• Hall• May 24th 8.30am-

10.00amEdexcel Further Pure Maths

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23 May 2014 – 3 Subject Clashes

CIE Chinese

• Hall• 12.25pm- 2.15pm

Centre Supervisi

on

• Hall• 2.15pm-2.45pm

Edexcel Economic

s

• Hall• 2.45pm-5.15pm

Overnight

Parental Supervisi

onEdexcel Further

Pure Maths

• Hall• May 24th 10.30am-12.30om

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23 May 2014 – 3 Subject Clashes

Edexcel Economic

s

• Hall Balcony• 1.00pm- 3.30pm

Centre Supervisio

n

Edexcel History

• 4.00pm-5.30pm

• Hall Balcony

Overnight

Parental Supervisi

onEdexcel Further

Pure Maths

• Hall• May 24th 10.30am-12.30om

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When you arrive at school, lock your phone/ipod/laptop/valuables in your locker.

Bring to the Hall only the books you need to revise for your next exam(s).

Bring your food to the Hall. Lunch time may be included. You will not be allowed to go to your locker between exams. If you bring a bag into supervision, you will be asked to show

that you do not have a phone/ipod/laptop in it. Supervised toilet breaks will be allowed during the time between

exams. If you are found with a phone or laptop in supervision, or you

leave supervision unaccompanied, you may be awarded zero marks.

Centre Supervision during School Time

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A consent form has been sent with the letter to those affected (May 23rd). Due Date: 7th Apr 2014 (Friday)

Parents and students must read it carefully to understand the responsibilities The candidate must not meet or communicate with any candidate who has

already taken the examination or any person who has knowledge of the content of the examination.

Communication includes any form of electronic communication, e.g. telephone, e-mail, Internet and fax.

A supervised candidate must not be in possession of, nor have access to, a mobile telephone or any other form of electronic communication/storage device.

Any infringement of the conditions governing overnight supervision arrangements may lead to the application of penalties and sanctions to the candidate’s examinations taken in the relevant series

Overnight Supervision by Parents

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IGCSE Human Biology, GCSE Religious Studies, GCSE Geography, GCSE Physical Education, IGCSE History, IGCSE Pure Maths, GCSE Business Studies, GCSE Music, GCSE Japanese

Edexcel: all candidates involved sign a confidentiality statement to maintain the security of the content of the exams listed above

Due Date: 7th Apr 2014 (Friday) If a candidate is caught breaking the rules on the

form, they risk being awarded zero marks for the examination and/or being disqualified from all Edexcel qualifications in the future

Early Release from Exams and Confidentiality of Content

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If a candidate is caught breaking the rules on the form, they risk being awarded zero marks for the examination and/or being disqualified from all Edexcel qualifications in the future

Early Release from Exams and Confidentiality of Content

Earliest Finish Time for Exam

Confidentiality of Content

2:00pm (UK morning exams)

2:00pm until 5:00pm

6:30pm (UK afternoon exams)

6:30pm until 9:30pm

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A copy of this document is attached with your timetable (electronic copy on Exams page on ISLE and Gateway).

It is your responsibility to read and familiarise yourself with this document.

Any questions, or anything you don’t understand, email Mr Wong

[email protected]

Before the ExamsInformation for Candidates

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Exam Day - Arrival

* Be at the entrance 30 minutes before the start time of each exam. This gives you time to:* Put your bag and valuables in your locker.

* Go to the toilet.

* Check the seating plan so you know where to go when you enter the exam room.

* 15-20 minutes before the exam start time you will be called to the venue.

* Listen carefully to instructions as there may be several exams taking place in different venues.

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Hall Hall Balcony Room 723 Lower Drama Studio

Key Exam Venues

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Photographic ID e.g. HKID card (or copy), personalised Octopus card, school bus pass.

Statement of Entry In a clear plastic bag:

Black pens x 2, HB/2B pencils x 2, eraser, ruler, pair of compasses, protractor, calculator (no memory or stored formulae).

Coloured pencils may be used for drawings and diagrams in some exams.

Highlighers may be used in questions BUT NOT in answers. A small clear plastic bottle containing water is allowed. Containers

that are not clear plastic or contain drinks other than water will be removed.

Important notes: You cannot borrow items from another candidate once you are in the

exam room (Information for Candidates item A8). The school supplies the basics for emergencies only.

Exam DayWhat to bring to the Exam

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www.edexcel.com: “There is no list of calculators which can be used … A basic scientific calculator should be considered sufficient for the demands of the IGCSE, AS and A level papers.”

Edexcel Further Pure Maths: It states on the exam paper “Candidates are expected to have

an electronic calculator when answering this paper.” You may bring a basic scientific calculator to all exams UNLESS

the exam paper states “No Calculator”. If in doubt, check with your subject teacher. You are responsible for your calculator power supply. You are advised to bring a spare calculator. Limited number of spares in the exam room for use in emergency.

Exam DayCalculators

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The following items will be removed from the exam room and the school will not be responsible for loss or theft of valuables: Wallet/purse/keys/bag/books. Mobile phone, laptop, electronic items with data storage

or access to external communication. Correcting fluid/liquid/tape. Calculator cover. Notes, pieces of paper, tracing paper (tracing paper for

Edexcel Maths is provided by the school). Packs of tissues (tissues are provided by the school). Food (including chewing gum), drinks other than water,

bottles that are not clear plastic.

What NOT to bring to the Exam

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You must be silent at all times. You must not disturb other candidates in any

way. You must listen to and follow instructions. You must sit at your allocated desk. Do not move your desk. Do not ask to go to the toilet unless it is

absolutely necessary. Do not ask to go to the toilet in the first hour

or last 15 minutes of the exam (exams less than 1 hour, no toilet break).

During the Exam

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All answers must be written in black ink. Pencil can be used for drawings and diagrams

(dark pencil 2B/HB). Rough work/essay planning must be done on

the question paper or answer booklet and crossed out if not to be marked.

Do not write or draw inappropriately in your answer paper.

ALL additional paper used in the exam, even if it is rough work, must be attached to your answer paper with a string tag.

During the Exam

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Do not ask an invigilator for an explanation of the content of the exam.

Invigilators can only help you with the instructions on the front of the question paper.

If you suspect an error in a question, raise your hand and inform an invigilator: Answer to the best of your ability. The Exam Board will be notified of the suspected

error. If an error is confirmed, the Examiner will allow for

this in the marking.

During the Exam

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In the event of a fire alarm or lock down, DON’T PANIC! The invigilator will stop the exam and tell you to close

your exam paper. Remain seated in silence, face forward, listen carefully

and follow instructions. In the event of a false alarm, the exam will be

restarted when the alarm stops and you will be given the full time to complete your exam.

In the event of an evacuation, if you talk about the content of the exam you will not be allowed to return to complete the exam.

During the ExamEmergency Procedure

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An announcement will be made when you have 5 minutes left.

When you are told to stop writing, you must stop and close your paper even if you are in the middle of a sentence.

If you continue writing or amending your answers, this will be treated as malpractice.

You must make sure you have completed your candidate details on your answer papers and attached all additional sheets used with a string tag.

You must remain in silence until you have left the exam room.

If other exams are continuing you must not stand and talk outside the exam room.

At the end of the Exam

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Do not go to library. Free room list outside Hall and Library.

Revision

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IGCSE Biology Exam - will be given the sign off form before the exam starts.

If no exams that morning - come to school at 10am and collect your sign off form at the General Office.

All loantexts need to be returned on that day outside the General Office. Outstanding library books will also need to be returned outside the General Office.

All outstanding fees need to be paid.. Signed off by Houses in 15-minute intervals. Full

details will be provided later in a letter to parents.

Y11 Sign-Off Day – 16 Jun 2014

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If you are unwell, try to come to school and take the exam. Inform Mr Wong or an invigilator when you arrive (especially important if you are infectious!).

Get a doctor’s note after your exam and go to see Mr Wong as soon as possible. You may be eligible to apply for special consideration.

If you are too unwell to come to school you MUST give a doctor’s note to Mr Wong as soon as possible. You will only be able to apply for special consideration if you have already completed at least 50% of the assessments for that subject (which must include an externally assessed piece of work).

If you are Unwell on Exam Day

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WARNING SIGNALS STATUS OF PUBLIC EXAMS

• PUBLIC EXAMS WILL GO AHEAD AS TIMETABLED.

• PUBLIC EXAMS WILL GO AHEAD AS TIMETABLED.

• Check the school website and your school email before you leave home (postponement possible).

• If your route to school is affected and you will be late, phone 2524 7135(Public Holiday 9812 0266).

• PUBLIC EXAMS WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN THE DAY OR THE NEXT DAY.

• Check the school website and your school email for rescheduled start times.

Severe Weather Warnings

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Arrangements relating to public exams differ from those relating to the school as a whole.

Be aware that postponed exams may be rescheduled to start in the evening or over a weekend.

Do not phone the school. Check the school website and your school email

for announcements. If you have already left home, proceed to school

unless it is unsafe or you are unable to do so. If you are in school, you must remain there until

you are told it is safe to leave.

Severe Weather Arrangements

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Due on 7th Apr 2014 May not be admitted into exams if

outstanding Lost/Missing Invoice – Come to Exam

Office

Exam Billing – IGCSE / GCSE

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Exam Results

CIE IGCSE : 12 August – online (login details to be distributed on Signoff Day)

GCSE/IGCSE Edexcel/AQA: 22 August 1pm from Exam Office (login details to be distributed on Signoff Day)

All results to be collected at Exam Office from 22nd Aug onwards

If you are leaving IS, email Ms Jamie Chan before your last exam ([email protected]) giving address to post results to.

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And finally …