Toolkit: Exam Scripts

Example exam scripts for Year 11 GCSE examinations

English Language, AQA

Exam dates:

(Date of Exam) Paper 1, 1 hr 45 mins+ up to XX% extra time = X hrs XX mins

(Date of Exam) Paper 2, 1 hr 45 mins+ up to XX% extra time = X hrs XX mins

Access arrangements agreed:

Up to XX% additional time, rest breaks, human / computer reader*, scribe / note taker, practical assistant, prompter, use of laptop in exam profile, modified large print papers in font size XXpt.

* The supporting adult is not able to read the questions or any of the text in Section A of Paper 1 or Paper 2 (these sections assess reading) apart from the instructions. A computer reader is permitted.

Access and recording:

I will have hard copy modified large print versions of the reading and question paper in font size XXpt.

I will record my answers either by using my scribe or by typing my answers on my laptop.

Before the exam:

A supporting adult has checked my laptop to ensure that access to the internet and the spellcheck function have been deactivated.

I have switched off my mobile phone and handed this to the invigilator so it can be stored outside of the exam room.

I may provide an indication, before starting the exam, of when I plan to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

During the exam I may ask you to:

Read the instructions to me.
Read questions, and marks per question, aloud (only permitted for Section B of Paper 1 and Paper 2)
Take notes for me.
Read back the notes I have asked you to take.
Notify me of the start and end time of the exam.
Notify me of the current time and new end time of the exam following a rest break.
Move on to the next question by saying “next please” or similar agreed phrase.
Keep track of any questions I have not answered so that I may return to them.
Confirm where a particular extract begins / ends and provide guidance about how long an extract is e.g. three full pages.
Tell me how many questions there are to answer and how the test is structured e.g. weighting of answers / number of sections.
Guide me to a specific word / paragraph / extract. I will be specific in my request.
Confirm the question number when I type my answers.
Listen to / read back my answers.
Prompt me to save my answers.

During the exam I may wish to:

Read the questions before reading the extracts.
Turn on the speech on my laptop to listen to the questions / extracts or to listen back to my answers.
Proofread each section as I complete it.

During the exam I must:

Put the question number at the start of each answer on my laptop.
Regularly save my work.
Say when I would like to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

After the exam:

The electronic document with my answers will be transferred via USB to the centre-approved computer / laptop and the presentation formatted to align with guidance.
I will be asked to verify that the work printed is my own and add my signature.

English Literature, AQA

Exam dates:

(Date of Exam): Paper 1, 1hr 45mins + up to XX% extra time = XXhrs XXmins

(Date of Exam): Paper 2, 2hrs 15mins + up to XX% extra time = XXhrs XXmins

Access arrangements agreed:

Up to XX% additional time, rest breaks, human / computer reader*, scribe / note taker, practical assistant, prompter, use of laptop in exam profile, modified large print papers in font size XXpt.

Access and recording:

I will have hard copy modified large print versions of the question paper in font size XXpt.

I will record my answers on my modified large print exam paper, on my laptop and/or via a scribe.

Before the exam:

A supporting adult has checked my laptop to ensure that access to the internet and the spellcheck function have been deactivated.

I have switched off my mobile phone and handed this to the invigilator so it can be stored outside of the exam room.

I may provide an indication, before starting the exam, of when I plan to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

During the exam I may ask you to:

Read the instructions.
Tell me how many questions there are to answer and how the test is structured e.g. weighting of answers / number of sections.
Read each question, and marks per question, aloud.
Support me to locate the questions regarding the specific texts in the question paper.
Confirm where a particular extract / poem begins / ends and provide guidance about how long a text is e.g. three full pages.
Point me to a specific word / line / line number / extract / poem. I will be specific in my request.
Take notes for me.
Read back the notes I have asked you to make.
Notify me of the start and end time of the exam.
Notify me of the current time and new end time of the exam following a rest break.
Confirm the question number when I type my answers.
Prompt me to save my answers.

During the exam I may wish to:

Read the questions before reading the extract / poem.
Turn on the speech on my laptop to listen to the questions / extracts or to listen back to my answers.
Proofread each section as I complete it.

During the exam I must:

Put the question number at the start of each answer on my laptop.
Regularly save my work.
Say when I would like to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

After the exam:

The electronic document with my answers will be transferred via USB to the centre-approved computer / laptop and the presentation formatted to align with guidance.
I will be asked to verify that the work printed is my own and add my signature.

Chemistry, AQA

Exam dates:

(Date of Exam): Paper 1, 1hr 45mins + up to XX% extra time = X hrs XX mins

(Date of Exam): Paper 2, 1hr 45mins + up to XX% extra time = X hrs XX mins

Access arrangements agreed:

Up to XX% additional time, modified large print question papers in font size XXpt, rest breaks, human / computer reader, scribe / note taker, practical assistant, prompter, Laptop in exam profile, large print calculator, use of Reveal 16 magnifier.

Access and recording:

I will have hard copy modified large print versions of the question paper in font size XXpt.

I will record my answers on my modified large print exam paper, on my laptop and / or via a scribe.

Before the exam:

A supporting adult has checked my laptop to ensure that access to the internet and the spellcheck function have been deactivated.

I have switched off my mobile phone and handed this to the invigilator so it can be stored outside of the exam room.

I may provide an indication, before starting the exam, of when I plan to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

During the exam I may ask you to:

Read the instructions.
Tell me how many questions there are to answer and how the test is structured e.g. weighting of answers / number of sections / number of pages.
Read each question, and marks per question, aloud.
Take notes for me, particularly when I am retrieving data from a diagram, and read back the notes I have asked you to make.
Dictate a spelling or equation which appear on the question paper. I will be specific in my request.
Read information from the question paper e.g. values / equations when I am inputting information into the calculator. I will be specific in my request.
Input calculations into a calculator and read aloud the answer from the display. I will be specific in my request.
Scribe my answers.
Read back my answers.
Read information from the Periodic Table. I will be specific in my request.
Notify me of the start and end time of the exam.
Notify me of the current time and new end time of the exam following a rest break.
Move on to the next question by saying “next please.”
Keep track of any questions I have not answered so that I may return to them.
Support me with helping to position my ruler, checking position of a point on a graph etc. I will be specific in my request.
Confirm the question number when I type my answers.
Prompt me to save my answers.

During the exam I may wish to:

Use the large print scientific calculator.
Ask how many questions there are which include diagrams.
Begin with questions about certain topics.
Proofread / check my answers as I complete them.

During the exam I must:

Put the question number at the start of each answer on my laptop.
Regularly save my work.
Say when I would like to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

After the exam:

The electronic document with my answers will be transferred via USB to the centre-approved computer / laptop and the presentation formatted to align with guidance.
I will be asked to verify that the work printed is my own and add my signature.

Biology, AQA

Exam dates:

(Date of Exam) Paper 1, 1hr 45mins + up to XX% extra time = Xhrs XXmins

(Date of Exam) Paper 2, 1hr 45mins + up to XX% extra time = Xhrs XXmins

Access arrangements agreed:

Access and recording:

I will have hard copy modified large print versions of the question paper in font size XXpt.

I will record my answers on my modified large print exam paper, on my laptop and / or via a scribe.

Before the exam:

A supporting adult has checked my laptop to ensure that access to the internet and the spellcheck function have been deactivated.

I have switched off my mobile phone and handed this to the invigilator so it can be stored outside of the exam room.

I may provide an indication, before starting the exam, of when I plan to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

During the exam I may ask you to:

Read the instructions.
Tell me how many questions there are to answer and how the test is structured e.g. weighting of answers / number of sections / number of pages.
Read each question, and marks per question, aloud.
Take notes for me, particularly when I am retrieving data from a diagram, and read back the notes I have asked you to make.
Dictate a spelling or equation which appear on the question paper. I will be specific in my request.
Read information from the question paper e.g. values / equations when I am inputting information into the calculator. I will be specific in my request.
Input calculations into a calculator and read aloud the answer from the display. I will be specific in my request.
Scribe my answers.
Read back my answers.
Notify me of the start and end time of the exam.
Notify me of the current time and new end time of the exam following a rest break.
Move on to the next question by saying “next please.”
Keep track of any questions I have not answered so that I may return to them.
Support me with helping to position my ruler, checking position of a point on a graph etc. I will be specific in my request.
Confirm the question number when I type my answers.
Prompt me to save my answers.

During the exam I may wish to:

Use the large print scientific calculator.
Ask how many questions there are which include diagrams.
Begin with questions about certain topics.
Proofread / check my answers as I complete them.

During the exam I must:

Put the question number at the start of each answer on my laptop.
Regularly save my work.
Say when I would like to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

After the exam:

The electronic document with my answers will be transferred via USB to the centre-approved computer / laptop and the presentation formatted to align with guidance.
I will be asked to verify that the work printed is my own and add my signature.

Physics AQA

Exam dates:

(Date of Exam): Paper 1, 1hr 45mins + up to XX% extra time = Xhrs XX mins

(Date of Exam): Paper 2, 1hr 45mins + up to XX% extra time = Xhrs XX mins

Access arrangements agreed:

Access and recording:

I will have hard copy modified large print versions of the question paper in font size XXpt.

I will record my answers on my modified large print exam paper, on my laptop and / or via a scribe.

Before the exam:

A supporting adult has checked my laptop to ensure that access to the internet and the spellcheck function have been deactivated.

I have switched off my mobile phone and handed this to the invigilator so it can be stored outside of the exam room.

I may provide an indication, before starting the exam, of when I plan to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

During the exam I may ask you to:

Read the instructions.
Tell me how many questions there are to answer and how the test is structured e.g. weighting of answers / number of sections / number of pages.
Read each question, and marks per question, aloud.
Take notes for me, particularly when I am retrieving data from a diagram, and read back the notes I have asked you to make.
Dictate a spelling or equation which appear on the question paper. I will be specific in my request.
Read information from the question paper e.g. values / equations when I am inputting information into the calculator. I will be specific in my request.
Input calculations into a calculator and read aloud the answer from the display. I will be specific in my request.
Scribe my answers.
Read back my answers.
Notify me of the start and end time of the exam.
Notify me of the current time and new end time of the exam following a rest break.
Move on to the next question by saying “next please.”
Keep track of any questions I have not answered so that I may return to them.
Support me with helping to position my ruler, checking position of a point on a graph etc. I will be specific in my request.
Confirm the question number when I type my answers.
Prompt me to save my answers.

During the exam I may wish to:

Use the large print scientific calculator.
Ask how many questions there are which include diagrams.
Begin with questions about certain topics.
Proofread / check my answers as I complete them.

During the exam I must:

Put the question number at the start of each answer on my laptop.
Regularly save my work.
Say when I would like to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

After the exam:

The electronic document with my answers will be transferred via USB to the centre-approved computer / laptop and the presentation formatted to align with guidance.
I will be asked to verify that the work printed is my own and add my signature.

Mathematics, Pearson Edexcel

Exam dates:

(Date of Exam) Paper 1 Non-calculator, 1 hr 30 mins + up to XX% extra time = X hrs X mins

(Date of Exam) Paper 2 Calculator, 1 hr 30 mins + up to XX% extra time = X hrs X mins

(Date of Exam) Paper 3 Calculator, 1 hr 30 mins + up to XX% extra time = X hrs X mins

Access arrangements agreed:

Up to XX% additional time, rest breaks, human/computer reader, scribe / note taker, practical assistant, prompter, modified large print papers in font size XXpt, access to Reveal 16 magnifier, large print scientific calculator, tactile ruler, tactile / large print protractor.

Access and recording:

I will have hard copy modified large print versions of the question paper in font size XXpt.

I will record my answers on my modified large print exam paper and / or via a scribe.

Before the exam:

I have switched off my mobile phone and handed this to the invigilator so it can be stored outside of the exam room.

I may provide an indication, before starting the exam, of when I plan to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

During the exam I may ask you to:

Read the instructions.
Tell me how many questions there are to answer.
Read each question, and marks per question, aloud.
Take notes for me, particularly when I am retrieving data from a diagram, and read back the notes I have asked you to make.
Scribe my answers.
Read back my answers.
Notify me of the start and end time of the exam.
Notify me of the current time and new end time of the exam following a rest break.
Move on to the next question by saying “next please” or similar agreed phrase.
Keep track of any questions I have not answered so that I may return to them.
Support me with helping to position my ruler, checking position of a point on a graph etc. I will be specific in my request.
Dictate a spelling or equation which appear on the question paper. I will be specific in my request.
Read information from the question paper e.g. values / equations when I am inputting information into the calculator. I will be specific in my request.
Input calculations into a calculator and read aloud the answer from the display. I will be specific in my request.
Assist me when viewing diagrams and graphs using the Reveal 16 magnifier.
Confirm the question number when I type my answers.
Prompt me to save my answers.

During the exam I may wish to:

Use the large print scientific calculator.
Ask how many questions there are which include diagrams.
Begin with questions about certain topics.
Proofread / check my answers as I complete them.

During the exam I must:

Be specific when I would like for you to scribe an answer for me.
Say when I would like to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

German, Pearson Edexcel

Exam dates:

(Date of Exam): Listening, 45mins + up to XX% extra time = X hr X mins

(Date of Exam): Reading, 1hr + up to XX% extra time = X hr X mins

(Date of Exam): Writing, 1hrs 15mins + up to 50% extra time = X hr X mins

Access arrangements agreed:

Up to XX% additional time, modified large print question paper in font size XXpt, rest breaks, human / computer reader, scribe / note taker, practical assistant, prompter, laptop in exam profile.

Access and recording:

I will have hard copy modified large print versions of the question paper in font size XXpt.

I will record my answers on my modified large print exam paper, on my laptop and / or via a scribe.

Before the exam:

A supporting adult has checked my laptop to ensure that access to the internet and the spellcheck function have been deactivated.

I have switched off my mobile phone and handed this to the invigilator so it can be stored outside of the exam room.

I may provide an indication, before starting the exam, of when I plan to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

During the exam I may ask you to:

Read the instructions to me.
Tell me how many questions there are to answer and how the test is structured e.g. weighting of answers / number of sections.
Read the marks for each question first, followed by any questions written in English not German.
Read back my answers.
Notify me of the start and end time of the exam.
Notify me of the current time and new end time of the exam following a rest break.
Point me to a specific word / question. I will be specific in my request.
Take notes for me and read back those notes.
Point me to a specific word / paragraph / question. I will be specific in my request.
Pause the recording whilst the audio file is playing to allow for up to XX% extra time.
Move on to the next question by saying “next please” or a similar agreed phrase.
Keep track of any questions I have not answered so that I may return to them.
Confirm the question number when I type my answers e.g. 3.(a)(i) or 3.(a).
Prompt me to save my answers.

During the exam I may wish to:

Check the German language input on my laptop before the exam. I could do this by writing a few words with accents and spelling these aloud so that support staff can confirm they are presented as I wish them to be.
Proofread /check my answers as I complete them.

During the exam I must:

Put the question number at the start of each answer on my laptop.
Regularly save my work.
Say when I would like to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

After the exam:

The electronic document with my answers will be transferred via USB to the centre-approved computer / laptop and the presentation formatted to align with guidance.
I will be asked to verify that the work printed is my own and add my signature.

Drama, OCR

Exam dates:

(Date of Exam): Paper 1, 1hr 30 mins + up to XX% extra time = X hrs XX mins

Access arrangements agreed:

Up to XX% additional time, rest breaks, human / computer reader*, scribe / note taker, practical assistant, prompter, use of laptop in exam profile, modified large print papers in font size XXpt.

Access and recording:

I will have hard copy modified large print versions of the question paper in font size XXpt.

I will record my answers on my modified large print exam paper, on my laptop and / or via a scribe.

Before the exam:

A supporting adult has checked my laptop to ensure that access to the internet and the spellcheck function have been deactivated.

I have switched off my mobile phone and handed this to the invigilator so it can be stored outside of the exam room.

I may provide an indication, before starting the exam, of when I plan to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

During the exam I may ask you to:

Read the instructions.
Tell me how many questions there are to answer and how the test is structured e.g. weighting of answers / number of sections.
Read each question, and marks per question, aloud.
Support me to locate the questions regarding the extract in the question paper.
Confirm where a particular extract begins / ends and provide guidance about how long a text is e.g. three full pages.
Point me to a specific word / line / line number / extract I will be specific in my request.
Take notes for me.
Read back the notes I have asked you to make.
Notify me of the start and end time of the exam.
Notify me of the current time and new end time of the exam following a rest break.
Confirm the question number when I type my answers.
Prompt me to save my answers.

During the exam I may wish to:

Read the questions before reading the extract.
Turn on the speech on my laptop to listen to the questions / extract or to listen back to my answers.
Proofread each section as I complete it.

During the exam I must:

Put the question number at the start of each answer on my laptop.
Regularly save my work.
Say when I would like to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

After the exam:

The electronic document with my answers will be transferred via USB to the centre-approved computer / laptop and the presentation formatted to align with guidance.
I will be asked to verify that the work printed is my own and add my signature.

Geography

Exam dates:

(Date of Exam): Paper 1, 1hr 30mins + up to XX% extra time = X hrs X mins

(Date of Exam): Paper 2, 1hr 30mins + up to XX% extra time = X hrs X mins

(Date of Exam): Paper 3, 1hr 30mins + up to XX% extra time = X hrs X mins

Access arrangements agreed:

Up to XX% additional time, modified large print question papers in font size XXpt, rest breaks, human / computer reader, scribe / note taker, practical assistant, prompter, laptop in exam profile, use of Reveal 16 magnifier.

Access and recording:

I will have hard copy modified large print versions of the question paper in font size XXpt.

I will record my answers on my modified large print exam paper, on my laptop and / or via a scribe.

Before the exam:

A supporting adult has checked my laptop to ensure that access to the internet and the spellcheck function have been deactivated.

I have switched off my mobile phone and handed this to the invigilator so it can be stored outside of the exam room.

I may provide an indication, before starting the exam, of when I plan to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

During the exam I may ask you to:

Read the instructions.
Tell me how many questions there are to answer and how the test is structured e.g. weighting of answers / number of sections / number of pages.
Read each question, and marks per question, aloud.
Take notes for me, particularly when I am retrieving data from a diagram, and read back the notes I have asked you to make.
Dictate a spelling or equation which appear on the question paper. I will be specific in my request.
Scribe my answers.
Read back my answers.
Read information from maps and graphs. I will be specific in my request.
Notify me of the start and end time of the exam.
Notify me of the current time and new end time of the exam following a rest break.
Move on to the next question by saying “next please.”
Keep track of any questions I have not answered so that I may return to them.
Support me with checking position of a point on a graph etc. I will be specific in my request.
Confirm the question number when I type my answers.
Prompt me to save my answers.

During the exam I may wish to:

Use the reveal 16 magnifier to view maps, graphs and diagrams.
Ask how many questions there are which include diagrams.
Begin with questions about certain topics.
Proofread / check my answers as I complete them.

During the exam I must:

Put the question number at the start of each answer on my laptop.
Regularly save my work.
Say when I would like to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

After the exam:

The electronic document with my answers will be transferred via USB to the centre-approved computer / laptop and the presentation formatted to align with guidance.
I will be asked to verify that the work printed is my own and add my signature.

Food Preparation and Nutrition

Exam date:

(Date of Exam) Paper 1, 1hr 45mins + up to XX% extra time = Xhrs XXmins

Access arrangements agreed:

Access and recording:

I will have hard copy modified large print versions of the question paper in font size XXpt.

I will record my answers on my modified large print exam paper, on my laptop and / or via a scribe.

Before the exam:

A supporting adult has checked my laptop to ensure that access to the internet and the spellcheck function have been deactivated.

I have switched off my mobile phone and handed this to the invigilator so it can be stored outside of the exam room.

I may provide an indication, before starting the exam, of when I plan to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

During the exam I may ask you to:

Read the instructions to me.
Tell me how many questions there are to answer and how the test is structured e.g. weighting of answers / number of sections.
Read each question, and marks per question, aloud.
Read back my answers.
Notify me of the start and end time of the exam.
Notify me of the current time and new end time of the exam following a rest break.
Point me to a specific word / passage. I will be specific in my request.
Take notes for me and read back those notes.
Support me to locate sections related to the topics I have studied.
Keep track of any questions I have not answered so that I may return to them.
Confirm the question number when I type my answers e.g. 3.(a)(i) or 3.(a).
Prompt me to save my answers.

During the exam I may wish to:

Use the large print scientific calculator.
Ask how many questions there are which include diagrams.
Begin with questions about certain topics.
Proofread / check my answers as I complete them.

During the exam I must:

Put the question number at the start of each answer on my laptop.
Regularly save my work.
Say when I would like to take a rest break. I know this must be at an appropriate point in the exam (before starting a new question / section).

After the exam:

The electronic document with my answers will be transferred via USB to the centre-approved computer / laptop and the presentation formatted to align with guidance.
I will be asked to verify that the work printed is my own and add my signature.