instr_mcq

=**Multiple choice examination papers**=

**Starting the examination**
//Do not open the examination paper until I instruct you to do so.//

//Do you have any questions about the notice to candidates displayed in the school?//

//Does anyone have any unauthorized material in his or her possession? This is your last opportunity to say so.//

//Are the subject, level and language of your examination paper correct?//

//Do you have everything you need for the examination?//

//Read the instructions on the answer sheet.// (Allow time for the candidates to do this and give guidance, as appropriate.)

//Use only the pencils provided and the rough paper provided by the school for notes and calculations. Note that calculators are not allowed in multiple choice examinations.//

//The number of pages in the examination paper is on the front page. Turn the pages to check none is missing.// (Allow time for the candidates to do this.) //Is the examination paper complete?//

//Read all instructions and the questions themselves very carefully. Do you have any questions?//

//You have// (state time allowed) //for this examination paper. You may now start the examination.//

//The time is// (give the precise start time).

During the examination make these announcements at appropriate times.

//The time remaining is 30 minutes.//

//The time remaining is 5 minutes.//

**Ending the examination**
//The examination has ended. Please stop writing immediately and close your examination paper.//

//Do not make any additions or amendments to your answers.//

//Place your answer sheet and examination paper on your table/desk with the front pages uppermost, ready for collection.//