Toolkit: Exam Scripts

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.
• 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.

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:

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.
• 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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Exam date:

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

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 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.