BRIEFING FOR CANDIDATES 2019 GCE O-LEVEL EXAMINATIONS · 2019-10-07 · BRIEFING FOR . CANDIDATES 2019 . GCE O-LEVEL EXAMINATIONS. Presiding Examiners: Mr Jastinian Tan . Mr Foo Fook

BRIEFING FOR CANDIDATES

2019 GCE O-LEVEL EXAMINATIONS

Presiding Examiners: Mr Jastinian Tan

Mr Foo Fook Seng

1A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT

Respect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

OUTLINE1. KEY RULES AND REGULATIONS

2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING CALCULATORS &

DICTIONARIES IN EXAMINATIONS

3. EXAMINATION STATIONERY

4. WHAT TO DO DURING AN UNEXPECTED

SITUATION

5. GOOD PRACTICES

6. SUMMARY OF KEY INFORMATION





KEY RULESAND REGULATIONS



Report at least 30 minutes before the start of your examination.



DO NOT BRING THESE ITEMS INTO THE EXAMINATION HALL

Phone and electronic devices, including but not limited to:• Concealed communication devices• Miniature wireless receiver• Pen set with built in earpiece and

wireless communication function• Smart Watch and fitness trackers• Special Glasses



• The Seating Plan for each morning examination will be

displayed outside the hall one day before the

examination.

• The Seating Plan for each afternoon paper will be

available as soon as the previous paper has ended.

Seating Plan



Level 4

Level 3

English LC 1128/03

CC C

Upper Sec Block D

PARA

DE

SQUA

RE

D4-05

CD4-04

CD4-03

CD4-02

CD4-01

C

D3-05 D3-04

AAD3-03 D3-02

CD3-01

C





Read the instructions carefullyon the question booklets/ answer booklets/ Personalised OpticalAnswer sheets.



Listen carefully to all announcements given by the CPE / PE / Invigilators before/during/after the examination. Ensure that you follow instructions atall times.



DO NOT

• Bring reference materials or notes into theexamination venue.

• Bring bags or other unauthorised personalbelongings to your seat.

• Bring your mobile phone with you. Switch offyour mobile phone and leave it in your bag.



DO NOT• Start writing until you are told to do so

• Continue to write after the stop writingannouncement had been made (not evenyour name)

• Communicate with other candidates inside oroutside the examination venue during theexamination.



DO NOT

• Commit or attempt to commit any acts ofdishonesty.



Examination materials such as used or unused answer booklets and writing paper should NOT be

removed from the examination venue.



Examination materials are copyrighted.They should NOT be posted online.



If you breach any examinationrules and regulations, you may be:

a) prohibited from taking the examination;b) expelled from the examination room;c) refused entry for subsequent papers;d) have your results annulled or a grade

penalty; and/ore) banned from registering for the

examinations in future years.



USE OF CALCULATORS & DICTIONARIES IN EXAMINATIONS



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https://www.seab.gov.sg/

Approved calculators must bear the school sticker.

A SCHOOL OF HIGH STANDARDS, QUALITY LEARNING & HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENTRespect Responsibility Integrity Service Excellence

Do NOT bring calculators or dictionaries into examinations where

the use of calculators or dictionaries is prohibited.



SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS

• Make sure that your calculator is in working condition.

• Any enclosed instructionleaflets must NOT be taken intothe examination hall.



PRINT DICTIONARIESOnly monolingualdictionaries are allowed.

Dictionaries must NOThave any annotationssuch as:a. tagging of pages

with stickers;b. highlighted text; andc. written text.



• Make sure your e-dictionary is in working condition.

• Ear pieces and external storage medias (e.g. SDcard and plug-in modules) must NOT be brought intothe examination hall.

ELECTRONIC DICTIONARIES



You are NOT allowed to borrow calculators or dictionaries during the examination.



EXAMINATION STATIONERY * Take Note*



TYPES OF STATIONERY*Take Note*

• All written papers will be done either on a12-page answer booklet or on the questionbooklet.

• For additional writing if the 12 page answerbooklet run out of writing space, a 4-pageanswer booklet will be issued.



• For any additional booklets or answersheets to be submitted for marking: -

• Candidates need to indicate the no. ofadditional answer booklets in the 12-page Answer Booklet on the cover page.

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TYPES OF STATIONERY*Take note*



• For additional writing if the question bookletrun out of writing space, Ex 255 will beissued.



• Slot the additional answer booklets orwriting sheets into the 1st page of theanswer booklet / QP-answer booklet.

• No tying of scripts is required.

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12-page answer booklet

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4-page answer booklet

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BARCODE LABELS• Applicable to Social Studies and Mother

Tongue Papers.

• Peel off the upper label of the barcode andpaste it on the answer script booklet.

• Return lower section to invigilators.• Listen carefully and follow instructions given

by the CPE.



BARCODE LABELS

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WHAT TO DO DURING AN UNEXPECTED SITUATION



INFORMING THE SCHOOL

• Contact Form Teachers Inform them of situation Get acknowledgement

• If FTs do not respond Contact General Office(64430563) Get acknowledgement

• Provide details: Name, Class, situation faced(hospitalisation reason and ward details/ type ofcontagious disease contracted/ train disruption),contact number.

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INFORMING THE SCHOOL

• Form Teachers or Office will update CPE /PE.

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HOSPITALISED CANDIDATES

• SEAB can conduct the examination only ifthey have been certified as medically fit bythe doctor.



CONTAGIOUS DISEASES

• Wish to continue taking exams See a qualified doctor Obtain letter from doctor certifying candidate is medically fit but with precautions.



CONTAGIOUS DISEASES• School will confirm if candidate

i) Reports to school and takes exams in isolation

or

ii) take the exams at Bendemeer Secondary School



SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONApplicable to

• Candidates with adverse circumstancesaffecting them during the examination.

• Candidates who are absent due to specialcircumstances.



SPECIAL CONSIDERATION• Doctor’s Certifying Letter (MC only not

accepted) or any official letter must beproduced at all times

• The medical document must state thediagnosis of the illness and be dated onthe same examination day.

• Submit relevant documents within 2 days ofexamination to PE/CPE



MAJOR TRAIN SERVICE DISRUPTIONS

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#1 = Able to reach school BEFORE end of the paper

#2 = Unable to reach school BEFORE end of the

paper

#3 = Unable to reach school at all or arrive after end

of paper






*Nearest schools/exam centres

• The list of examination centres thatare near MRT/LRT stations isavailable at

SEAB website (www.seab.gov.sg)LTA ’s ‘MyTransport ‘ APP under ‘Find‐My‐Way’ module(1 week before exam day)

• Each MRT station has a poster with information ofnearby examinationcentres

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SUMMARY OF KEY INFORMATION



1. Be in full school uniform.

2. Check the SEATING PLAN outside the HALL / AA Room

to locate your seat based on your INDEX NUMBER the

day before each exam.

3. Report to the HALL / AA Room / Classroom at least 30

minutes before the start of each paper.

4. DO NOT ENTER THE HALL / AA Room / Classroom)

UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.


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5. No allowance of time will be given for Latecomers.

6. Only bring in your entry proof, IC/passport/ez-link card,

stationery in a clear / transparent pencil case / holder

and approved calculators and dictionaries into the hall.

7. Switch off your mobile phone and leave it in your bag.

8. Bring your jacket and water bottle.

9. Please check and re-check that you have been issued

with the correct LABEL (sticker), correct question paper

and answer booklet.




9. During the Listening comprehension exam, please

raise your hand immediately to indicate if the audio is

not clear.

10. Correction tape / correction fluid is not permitted.

11. In general, if there are any issues related to the

conduct of the examinations, for example disruptive

noises, please approach the Chief Presiding

Examiner, PE or any invigilator immediately.




Stay calm, you have done your revision. You can do it!

Clarify any doubts that you may have on the examination rules and regulations with your

teacher.

Have enough rest.

Eat healthily to avoid falling sick during the examinations period.

Drink sufficient water to keep yourself well-hydrated.



GOOD LUCK FORYOUR EXAMS!

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Look for your FTs or the PE (Mr Jastinian Tan & Mr Foo) if you have any queries


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BRIEFING FOR CANDIDATES 2019 GCE O-LEVEL EXAMINATIONS · 2019-10-07 · BRIEFING FOR . CANDIDATES 2019 . GCE O-LEVEL EXAMINATIONS. Presiding Examiners: Mr Jastinian Tan . Mr Foo Fook