Examinations
Examiner Reports 2011 May/June Series
(PDF), Last Updated: 31 October 2011
The duration and percentage weighting of each exam paper are as follows:
| Foundation Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Unit T1 | 1 hour 30 mins | 45% |
| Unit T2 | 1 hour 30 mins | 45% |
| Unit T5: Completion Test | Paper 1: 1 hour* Paper 2: 1 hour |
55% | Higher Tier |
| Unit T3 | 2 hours | 45% |
| Unit T4 | 2 hours | 45% |
| Unit T6: Completion Test | Paper 1: 1 hour 15 mins* Paper 2: 1 hour 15 mins |
55% |
Students must use a calculator for all exams except those marked with an asterisk (*). Calculators are not allowed in Paper 1 of either completion test.
For more details, including the range of grades available to students taking each combination of units, see the full specification.