I was thinking it would be nice to pull one or two formula sheets, and a question tracker matrix (for score estimation), out of my binder and lay them on the desk during the exam. Would that be allowed? I assume they don't want you writing down questions and putting them back into your binder, so I'm thinking maybe no, but I'm not trying to do anything suspicious. Thoughts?
Pulling sheets out of your binder during the exam?
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In Tx, anything loose or any writing on any of your notes you will get screamed at and probably escorted out.
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Generally you are not allowed to have loose paper on your desk during the exam..So No you can not.
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John, make sure you read the NCEES pamplet for candidates. They specifically outline what is/isn't allowed. In addition to not having any loose papers, you can not write anything in your references or bring your own scrap paper to use during the exam.
When studying, you should use a pen, or make photocopy of your notes to ensure there is no possibility of them thinking you wrote in your notes during the exam.
When studying, you should use a pen, or make photocopy of your notes to ensure there is no possibility of them thinking you wrote in your notes during the exam.
I used my work's report coil binder. I printed the sheets I wanted as a reference and bound them with a cardstock back cover, the sheet I wanted, and then a clear plastic cover. They were bound and I was able to easily reference the info I wanted.
And don't write on anything. I wrote in my notes with pen, or I went through my reference books and highlighted over any pencil markings.
I did find a couple old homework assignments in a college book of mine that I walked up and gave to the proctor before the test and they threw them away... Just another thing to check before the exam.
And don't write on anything. I wrote in my notes with pen, or I went through my reference books and highlighted over any pencil markings.
I did find a couple old homework assignments in a college book of mine that I walked up and gave to the proctor before the test and they threw them away... Just another thing to check before the exam.
Not sure what your plan is here? You can't write on anything except for the exam book and the answer sheet.
If you want to try to estimate your score: you could make a check mark or number [0-1] next to each problem. Tally it up before the exam session is over and commit the number to memory. Repeat as necessary if you want to have different "confidence" bins for estimation.
Yeah, I'm a PRA guy.
