Exam disruption log: what to write down when a paper is interrupted
A fire drill, a power dip or a learner taken ill. When it happens in the middle of a paper, the details matter later. Print this page and keep it on the invigilator's table.
Paper: ______________________________ Venue: ______________________________
| Time | What happened | Minutes lost | Minutes added back |
|---|---|---|---|
Tips for filling it in
- Write the time the moment it starts. A guess an hour later is usually wrong by a few minutes.
- Write what happened in a few words: "fire drill", "power dip", "learner taken ill".
- Write the minutes lost and the minutes added back as two separate numbers, so the difference is visible.
- Tell the whole room when the finish time changes, and write the new finish time on the board.
Questions
What should go in an exam disruption log?
The time it started, what happened, how many minutes were lost and how many minutes were added back. Write it down as it happens, not afterwards.
Who decides how much time is added back?
Your exam rules decide. This log only records what happened, so the person who decides has the facts. Nothing on this page is an official rule.
How does Exam Timer handle a disruption?
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