1.2 When Entering the Examination Hall

1.    Remembering the seat numbers and row(s), find a seat with the correct module examination question paper on the desk (the module code and title will be near the top of the page). Do not turn the question paper over at any point until you are instructed to do so – doing so could constitute unacceptable academic practice.  Sit down and check the following:

i)  Be absolutely certain that you are sitting in front of the correct examination paper. Please check with a member of the examination staff if you are at all unsure. Check both the module code and module title are correct. If you have to move, please ensure you leave the question paper where it is. Only take yourself and your possessions to a new desk.

ii)  Fill in all the information panels on the front of the answer book. These will include your student number, so please refer to your Aber Student Card should you need to.

iii) Write your name in the top right corner, as indicated. This is the so-called ‘anonymity panel’ which will be turned over along the dotted line and stuck down using the sticky label supplied. This enables your answers to be marked anonymously.

iv)  Also fill in the blue ‘Attendance Slip’ on the desk, with all the details requested. The Attendance Slip will be collected in by examination staff shortly after the commencement of the examinations, so must be filled in straight away once you sit down. Once completed, please leave the slip on the corner of your desk together with your Aber Student Card.

2.     A few minutes before the examination commences, the ‘Start Announcements’ will be read out, bilingually. Make sure that you listen to these and act upon them. Under no circumstances should you turn over the question paper or start writing inside your answer book until after the ‘Start Announcements’ have been completed and you have been advised that you can start