Exam day - Form 9d Suspected candidate malpractice report - unauthorised materials

Oct 23, 2026

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Confidential exam-day reporting form for suspected candidate malpractice involving unauthorised materials. The Head of Centre completes section A with exam and centre details, records the type of materials found (e.g., mobile phone, smart watch, notes), and documents checks for evidence of use and whether images are included. Section B captures candidate information and confirms warnings and announcements. Section C requires an incident summary, investigation details, named involved/witnessed individuals, and confirmation of attached statements and supporting evidence before signing or electronic submission.

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Section A: Exam information

Section B: Candidate information

Section C: Details of your investigation

Additional evidence and statements required

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Exam day – Form 9d CONFIDENTIAL Suspected candidate malpractice report-unauthorised materials Use this form to report instances where candidates have brought unauthorised materials into the exam room or have accessed unauthorised materials during the exam. This includes timetabled exams or other assessments. Section [5.1.8.2](5.1.8.2) of the Cambridge Handbook provides examples of unauthorised materials. If you are reporting any other form of suspected candidate malpractice, please complete Exam Day - Form 9c. The Head of Centre must complete each field in this form and make sure the information is accurate before signing and sending it to [info@cambridgeinternational.org](info@cambridgeinternational.org-do)[-do](info@cambridgeinternational.org-do) not send this form back in the script packet or with the coursework sample. Read section 5.6 of the Cambridge Handbook and the guidance notes of this form before completing it. Section A: Exam information Centre number Centre name Syllabus code Component code Type of unauthorised materials discovered: Mobile Phone Smart Watch Notes Date and time that the unauthorised materials were discovered (DD/MM/YY HH:MM) Date and start time of exam (if relevant)(DD/MM/YY HH:MM) | | | --- | | | | | After being discovered, was the device checked for evidence of use? Y N Are you including images with this report? Section B: Candidate information Y N | Candidate number | Candidate name | Statement provided | | --- | --- | --- | | | | Y N Refused | | | | Y N Refused | | | | Y N Refused | | | | Y N Refused | | | | Y N Refused | If you are reporting more than five candidates, provide more candidate details on an extra page. Were the Candidate Warning and Notice to Candidate posters displayed inside and outside the exam room? Were the What to Say to Candidates announcements read to candidates at the start and end of the exam? Yes Yes No No As stated in section 5.6.6 of the Cambridge Handbook, the Head of Centre must tell any individual accused of malpractice, preferably in writing, about the suspected malpractice and possible consequences as soon as possible. Any individual accused of malpractice must also: • be made aware of the nature of the suspected malpractice • be given the opportunity to submit a written statement (including the opportunity to respond to points made in any centre staff statements which may be contradictory to their own account) • be made aware of the possible consequences of malpractice; and • be informed of our appeals procedure. Tick this box to confirm that you have told any individuals accused of malpractice about the information in section 5.6.6 of the Cambridge Handbook. Section C: Details of your investigation Please provide a summary of the incident and any investigation that has been completed at your centre. You must include the names of all involved with and/or witnessed the suspected malpractice. You must attach copies of all documents/items listed in the below table when submitting this form. Failure to provide the requested documents listed below may result in a delay in the conclusion of your case. | Please confirm using the tick boxes below that each item has been provided. | | Additional information from Centre (optional) | | --- | --- | --- | | A statement from each candidate involved in the incident.
This statement must include confirmation as to whether the candidate(s) were in possession of the unauthorised materials, and full details of whether and/or how the unauthorised materials were used. | Yes
No | | | A statement from each invigilator involved in the incident.
This statement must include whether they observed the candidate(s) using the unauthorised materials or whether they observed the unauthorised materials in the candidate’s possession. | Yes
No | | | A statement from the Head of Centre.
This statement must include details regarding you

FAQs

Who must complete and sign the form?

The Head of Centre must complete each field, ensure the information is accurate, and sign before sending. If submitted electronically, a checkbox can be used instead of signing.

What does the form cover under “unauthorised materials”?

Instances where candidates brought unauthorised materials into the exam room or accessed unauthorised materials during timetabled exams or other assessments.

What evidence and documents must be attached when submitting the form?

Attach copies of documents/items confirmed in the table, including statements from each involved candidate and invigilator, a statement from the Head of Centre, and evidence such as images of unauthorised materials, relevant notes, other evidence (e.g., electronic device access), and the exam seating plan when applicable.

Oct 23, 2026

Uploaded by Miles