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(May also be invigilator if they are not conducting the experiment at the same time as candidates)\nSupervisors:\nThe supervisor is there to help with technical or safety issues, and invigilation\nIf the supervisor needs to perform experiments, they must do this in a separate room, and enough invigilators must stay with candidates.\nDuring the exam\nFollow the invigilation instructions in the Cambridge Handbook and any practical exam instructions\nStay alert and supervise at all times\nReport any suspected malpractice\nMake sure candidates do not communicate, especially when moving around the room\nWatch out for faulty equipment or safety matters – report them to the supervisor\nIf the supervisor taught the candidates, another invigilator must always be there.\nEquipment changeover times\nThe supervisor will reset equipment back to its original state between candidates\nMake sure candidates do not talk during changeovers\nChangeover time is additional to the exam and must be supervised.\nEnding the exam\nHelp make sure any required forms are attached to the answer scripts\nReport anything that could disadvantage candidates (e.g. faulty equipment or suspected malpractice) to the supervisor\nThe supervisor must record any problems in their report so the exams officer can apply for special consideration.\nAny questions?\nTest your knowledge\nQ1: True or false – A science practical exam can have only one invigilator if there are less than 20 candidates.\nQ2: What must invigilators do during equipment changeovers in a science practical exam?\nAllow candidates to talk quietly while they wait.\nSupervise candidates to make sure they do not communicate.\nLeave the room while the supervisor resets the equipment.\nLet candidates reset the equipment themselves.\nAnswers\nQ1: False – There must always be at least two invigilators, even if there are less than 20 candidates.\nQ2: B. 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At least one invigilator or supervisor cannot have been involved in preparing candidates for the exam\nMake sure candidates do not communicate, especially when moving around or during equipment changeovers.\nInvigilating science practical exams: A summary\nSee section 5.7. of the Cambridge Handbook.\nReport any problems (e.g. faulty equipment or suspected malpractice) to the supervisor so they can record it and tell the exams officer\nThe supervisor resets equipme","cbCaierabJGeb5TT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaierabJGeb5TT","pptx",16302579,55,"English","# For invigilators\n## What we are covering today\n## Key responsibilities and required rules\n## Cambridge Handbook references\n# Invigilating science practical exams\n## Staffing for science exams\n## Roles: invigilators and supervisors\n## During the exam\n## Equipment changeover times\n## Ending the exam\n## Test your knowledge\n# Invigilating listening exams\n## Staffing for listening exams\n## Starting the exam\n## During the exam\n## Ending the exam\n## Test your knowledge","[{\"question\":\"What are the main responsibilities of invigilators during practical exams?\",\"answer\":\"Exams must always be fair and secure. 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