Sitting an exam
Exam rules
Exam rules set out what you can:
- bring into an exam
- do during an exam.
Allowable Materials and Instructions List
Calculators | |
1 | Programmable or non-programmable calculator permitted. |
2 | Non-programmable calculator permitted. |
Dictionaries | |
16 | Unmarked, non-electronic English dictionary. |
95 | Unmarked except for underlining, highlighting and tabbing non-electronic English dictionary. |
18 | Students from non-English speaking backgrounds can bring unmarked, non-electronic translation dictionaries into the examination (non-subject specific). |
97 | Students from non-English speaking backgrounds can bring unmarked, except for underlining, highlighting and tabbing non-electronic translation dictionaries into the examination (non-subject specific). |
19 | Unmarked, non-electronic Foreign Language dictionary (non-subject specific). |
98 | Unmarked except for underlining, highlighting and tabbing non-electronic Foreign Language dictionary. |
Notes | |
31 | One A4 page of handwritten notes - no photocopies. |
32 | Two A4 pages of handwritten notes - no photocopies. |
34 | Own hand written notes only – no photocopies. |
35 | Own typed or hand written notes - no photocopies. |
36 | All lecture, tutorial or class notes handwritten or photocopied. |
39 | Any notes and materials except for La Trobe University Library books. |
41 | One A4 formulae sheet. |
48 | Three A4 pages of handwritten notes - no photocopies. |
Books | |
51 | Any books except for La Trobe University library books permitted. |
54 | Prescribed text - must be unmarked except for highlighting and underlining. |
57 | Set texts. |
119 | Australian Income Taxation Legislation or equivalent – must be unmarked except for underlining, highlighting and tabbing. Tabs may contain number and/or short title of provision/section only. |
74 | Onesteel Section Book. |
118 | SAA HB2.2 OR AS3600 - 2009 |
117 | SAA HB2.2, AS1170.0, AS1170.1, AS1170.2, AS4100 and AS1720.1 |
Implements | |
81 | Hardness testing kit. |
82 | Dissecting kit. |
83 | Molecular model kit. |
84 | Drawing implements allowed. |
85 | Ruler, compass, coloured pencils. |
86 | Hand Lens Permitted. |
87 | Mineral Testing Equipment Permitted. |
Other | |
91 | Open book, excluding all electronic media devices. |
92 | Students may make notes during reading time (not on script books or multiple choice answer sheets). |
93 | Students permitted to highlight exam paper during reading time. No writing is permitted during this time. |
102 | Open book, including electronic dictionaries. |
Alternative exam arrangements
Alternative exam arrangements can be made in some situations.