1. 2017

2. Terminology
Internal Exams: Those set and assessed by Yarra Hills Secondary College
Mid-Year Exams Unit 1 and 3
End of Year Exams: Unit 2
External Exams: Those set and administered by VCAA staff
GAT
End of Year Unit 3/4 Exams

3. Internal Exams
Unit 1 and 3 Mid Year Internal Exams provide student with a valuable opportunity to:
Practice VCAA Exams in an authentic environment
Rules and Regulations and exam conduct
Demonstrate Outcomes you may not have shown in SACs
Although you cannot resit SACs, you may be able to show demonstration of required outcomes through mid-year exams
Reflect on your current knowledge
Revise for content covered much earlier in the year
Identify strengths in your knowledge
Identify weaknesses in your knowledge/skills moving forward

4. Timetable clashes
For internal exams, “Clash” exams (where you have 2 exams scheduled at the same time), students will complete their second exam in the “Catch-Up” sessions at the end of the exam period.
Students should see Mr Millott to notify of any clashes.

5. Arrival and Student Identification
Students should aim to arrive 30 minutes prior to the commencement of exams.
Internal Exams: Rolls will be marked at the commencement of exams
External Exams: Rolls will be marked approximately 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the exam
When you present for an external exam, your identity will be checked – bring photographic ID (Compass Card, Drivers License)

6. Conduct of Written Examinations
Supervisors have the right to check materials brought by you into the exam – and will remove any non-compliant materials.
For exams where extra materials are required (i.e Math (reference materials, calculators)) ensure these are compliant)
These will be checked for external exams
During reading time you may study the instructions for the exam, the question book and a dictionary/bound reference if these are permitted. You cannot begin to write or even mark your paper.

7. Conduct of Written Examinations
You must use a blue or black pen, unless otherwise indicated
Some exams will have a multiple choice answer sheet. Follow the instructions for this sheet.
You must cease writing when instructed. You must remain silent until you have left the examination venue. Disruptive behaviours will be reported to VCAA in external exams, and may be investigated.

8. Bottled Water
You may bring bottled water into an examination room subject to the following conditions
The water is in a transparent bottle (all labels removed)
The water bottle has a secure lid
The capacity of the bottle is no more than 1500mL
Water bottles must not be placed on the table at any time
Water bottles must not be refilled during the examination
Water bottles must not be shared between students.

9. Mobile Phones and other Electronic Devices
Mobile phones and other unauthorised electronic communication devices, such as
organizers, iPods, MP3 players, electronic dictionaries and computerized pens, stopwatches and watches that are capable of storing, receiving or transmitting information or electronic signals,
are not permitted in an examination room under normal written examination conditions. Confiscated mobile phones and other devices may be held for up to three months by VCAA in external exams

10. Watches
You will not be permitted to wear watches of any type during a written examination. All watches must be removed and placed at the top of your table, where they can be seen clearly and easily by supervisors.
Stopwatches or watches with special functions, such as an alarm or a stopwatch, are not permitted in the examination room.
If there is any doubt about the functions of your watch, supervisors are authorised to direct you to remove the watch from the table for the duration of the examination.
The commencement of reading and writing times will be based on the clock time displayed in the examination room.

11. Calculators
In exams where calculators are permissted, staff members will check the appropriateness of the calculator
Calculators cannot be used during reading time
Calculators that have graphic, symbolic or programmable capabilities may be used in specified Mathematics exams
Ensure you have ample power – no batteries or power will be supplied
You may not borrow a calculator from another student
The calculator must be silent
Refer to the exam navigator for a list of allowed calculators for particular external exams

12. Bound Materials - Math
Some math exams allow a bound reference to be brought into the exam
Students should discuss the specifics of bound references with their math teachers, including permissable and non-permissable materials.

13. Dictionaries
Dictionaries are allowed for English and the English as an Additional Language (EAL) Exams.

14. Basic Stationary You are permitted to bring to the exam:
Pens
Pencils
Highlighters
Erasers
Sharpeners
Rulers
Pencil Cases cano only be brought into the exam if they are transparent
White out/Correction Tape is NOT permissable.

15. VCAA Rules for Conduct of External Exams – other rules of note
10. Students must not bring into or possess in the examination room any drinks or food unless under special circumstances
If you feel you have medical grounds for requiring foods/
medications, you must see Mr Millott immediately!
11. Students must not communicate (verbally/non-verbally while the assessment is being conducted
12. Student must not cause any annoyance to another student
14. Student cannot remove any response material from the room
16. Student must raise hand if they wish to communicate with a
supervisor
17. Student must not leave their place unless directed/permitted to do so

16. Further Questions See the VCAA Exam Navigator, at
Special Examination Arrangements:
See Mr Millott
Subject Specific Questions
See your subject teacher