Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet Södermalm Math ... - IEGSmath

Can a student re-take a national test?
It is not the intention that the national test be done several times. It is not unusual for a student to think he
or she has not passed a national test and want to redo it. It is important to emphasize that a national test
is a tool among others to help ensure fair grading practices and is not an examination. The subject teacher
decides which pieces of assessment he or she needs to assign a final grade in the course.
Can a student diagnosed with dyslexia use a calculator on the non-calculator part of the test?
No. Even if a student as been diagnosed with dyslexia, they may not use a calculator to solve problems on the
non-calculator part of the test. However, the teacher can subsequently give the student another opportunity
to use a calculator to solve the same problems and then together with the student discuss the solutions.
Is the test in English or Swedish?
All students will take the test in English, which is a decision made by the principle of the school. Swedish
versions of the test will be made available to those students who raise their hand during the test. Once the
student is finished with the Swedish version, it is the student’s responsibility to raise their hand to signal to
an invigilator that they are done so that the Swedish version can be collected and redistributed.
Can students ask questions during the test?
Invigilators are not to answer any student questions during the test. It is therefore advised that students ask
to see the Swedish translation for question clarification. At the discretion of a Math teacher, an explanation
of difficult words can be given to help all students understand the context of the question without revealing
the procedure for answering the question.
Can food and drinks be brought into the testing room?
Yes. It is recommended that students bring something to drink and eat during the test provided that the
food is non-aromatic, nut free and that it’s in the original packing or a transparent bag.
Will calculators be provided?
No. Each student is responsible for having their own functional calculator and knowing how to operate it.
Batteries and extra calculators will not be provided.
What does a student do with their calculator during the non-calculator part of the test?
Each student should place their calculator at the front of the room during the non-calculator part of the test.
The student can only use their calculator once the non-calculator part of the test has been handed-in.
What happens if a calculator is used for a non-calculator section of the test?
The invigilator will mark the non-calculator section as void and then take it from the student. It is expected
that the student will continue with the calculator section(s) of the test.
Are CAS calculators permitted for the calculator parts of the test?
Yes, calculators that feature a computer algebra system (CAS) are permitted.
Is using a dictionary permitted?
Students are permitted language support throughout the Math national test. Dictionaries are permitted if
they have been submitted to the Head of Mathematics for inspection at least two days prior to the national
test date. The student’s dictionary can be collected at the test location.
Can students have a mobile phone, mp3 players or similar electronic devices during the test?
No. Mobile phones, mp3 players, or similar electronic devices are not permitted during the test. A student
in possession of such a device will have their test voided and asked to leave the testing room immediately.
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