Exam timer

Shows the current time, when the exam started and finishes, and the time remaining – with optional reading time, extra time and warnings at 30, 15 and 5 minutes.

Exam

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1:30:00

Always check the front of the paper for the exact time allowed. F = full screen.

Running an exam or mock

  1. Type the exam name and set the time allowed (or pick a preset).
  2. Add reading time if candidates may read the paper before writing – the screen says “do not write yet” and changes automatically when writing time starts.
  3. If some candidates have extra time (for example 25% as an access arrangement), choose it: the screen shows both finishing times, so one timer works for the whole room.
  4. Press Start exam and go full screen. Warnings appear at 30, 15 and 5 minutes remaining.

If you need to pause – for example for a fire alarm – press Pause, and all the finishing times move on by the length of the pause.

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Questions

Does the exam timer show the time of day?

Yes. The current time is always shown, along with when the exam started and when it finishes.

How does extra time work?

Choose 10%, 25% or 50%. When standard time ends the screen says so, and a second countdown continues for candidates with extra time until their finishing time.

Is this an official JCQ tool?

No. It’s a free, independent timer to help invigilators and teachers. Always follow the exam board’s and JCQ’s instructions and the times printed on the paper.