How much rough paper will the candidates be allowed?
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How much rough paper will the candidates be allowed?
My DS has been told that he will have a piece of rough paper the size of a post card. Is this true or one of those stories sent to try us?
Many thanks
Red
Many thanks
Red
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Re: How much rough paper will the candidates be allowed?
Apparently DS1(took test last year) had a sheet of A5(exercise book size?) but more was available if needed.
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Re: How much rough paper will the candidates be allowed?
Ds1 had 2 sheets of almost blank paper that he could have used I gave up trying to get him to make notes right after the tests were done
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Re: How much rough paper will the candidates be allowed?
Many thanks for the up-to-date information. It has to be in black and white and not from mum for DS to believe it!
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Re: How much rough paper will the candidates be allowed?
On the V.R. thread someone asked if they can write on the question papers. Does anyone know if this is allowed? Thanks. Are they allowed to take their own rough paper in addition to that given out? Thanks
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Re: How much rough paper will the candidates be allowed?
Definitely no writing on the question paper,that's what the rough paper is for!
Candidates are not allowed to take in their own paper
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GM
Candidates are not allowed to take in their own paper
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Ok thanks (I think!). I'll have to wean her off doing it, as I had thought it was OK. Not sure why it would be a problem unless they recycle the papers. I understand that rules and rules and there must be a reason. I think she'll be asking for quite a few sheets of rough paper though. Cheers.
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Which is exactly what happens, at least with the first paper.Stressed?Moi? wrote:Not sure why it would be a problem unless they recycle the papers.
The advice has always been 'do not write on the question papers' - at least here in Gloucestershire. Other areas have different types of papers.
Some children do write on the paper and it has been known for them to be told to rub it out - which wastes their time. Occassionally there are previous markings on the paper which may be right or wrong - very off-putting.
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Re: How much rough paper will the candidates be allowed?
capers123 wrote:Which is exactly what happens, at least with the first paper.Stressed?Moi? wrote:Not sure why it would be a problem unless they recycle the papers.
The advice has always been 'do not write on the question papers' - at least here in Gloucestershire. Other areas have different types of papers.
Some children do write on the paper and it has been known for them to be told to rub it out - which wastes their time. Occassionally there are previous markings on the paper which may be right or wrong - very off-putting.
Oh Gawd. I'm all for recycling (and recycle practically everything possible) but exam papers?!! Couldn't we have a whip 'round or fund our own !!
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It's only the first paper, and they are never taken out of the exam room, so are not circulating amongst tutors. The second paper is always new.Stressed?Moi? wrote:capers123 wrote:Which is exactly what happens, at least with the first paper.Stressed?Moi? wrote:Not sure why it would be a problem unless they recycle the papers.
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Oh Gawd. I'm all for recycling (and recycle practically everything possible) but exam papers?!! Couldn't we have a whip 'round or fund our own !!
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