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At Salford we issue the following guidelines: No programs or information stored in any medium may be brought into the examination room; All calculators should be reset prior to entering the examination room; No calculator may be used which would disturb another candidate; No allowance will be made for calcculator failure; operating handbooks or manuals may not be taken into the examination room; When a calculator is used intermediate working should be shown; Candidates may be asked at the beginning of an examination to demonstrate to invigilators that his/her calculator is clear of any pre-programmed information or text; Candidates who are found to be using calculators with pre-programmed information or text may be deemed to be using 'unfair means' which constitutes a major offence under the University's Code of Discipline. -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of David Maxwell Sent: 05 October 2000 16:26 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Calculators in Examinations Dear Colleagues, This topic may have been raised some time ago; I apologise for duplication if it has. The University is currently revising the guidelines on the use of calculators in examinations. I would be interested to find out current practice in other Universities. 1) Do you supply standard calculators to students? 2) If so, which type or range of calculators are supplied? 3) If you do not supply standard calculators, do you issue guidelines from central administration regarding the approved types, or is it the responsibility of the Faculty/School to issue information to students? 4) Is the type of calculator to be used in an examination indicated on the front of the exam paper? 5) What checks are made to ensure students are using the recommended type(s)? Thank you. ************************************ David Maxwell Student Records/Examinations Queen's University Belfast BT71NN Tel: 02890 335178 Fax: 02890 247895 ************************************ ********************************************************************* This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and legal professional privilege may apply. The email contents are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the addressee, you may not copy or otherwise use the information. If you have received this email in error please redirect to the originating address. ********************************************************************** %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%