Tuzla Canton Secondary Matura exam-day guide
Tuzla Canton Secondary Matura · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID (needs_review - confirm accepted forms with the provider)
Bring the original document, not a photocopy. Ask your school which IDs are accepted and whether an expired document would be refused.
Admission slip or registration confirmation (needs_review - confirm paper vs electronic)
Find out whether you must bring a printed slip, can show it on a phone before entering, or only need your candidate number. Follow the provider's instruction exactly.
Candidate/index number and exam schedule
Write your candidate number on a small card in your bag as a backup. Check the subject, date, start time, building, and room against the official schedule.
Two black or blue ballpoint pens, pencil, eraser, and sharpener
Use pens you have already tested. Pack them the night before in a clear pouch or bag so you are not searching at the door.
Permitted calculator or formula booklet (needs_review - subject-specific)
Confirm with the provider which subjects allow a calculator and which model is permitted. Do not bring a programmable or symbolic calculator unless it is explicitly allowed.
Clear water bottle with labels removed
Confirm whether drinks are allowed in the exam room. If they are, use a transparent bottle and avoid noisy or messy packaging.
Simple wristwatch (needs_review - confirm whether allowed)
A non-smart watch can help with pacing, but some rooms provide a clock and some providers restrict watches. Ask before relying on one.
No phone, smartwatch, earbuds, or other electronic devices
Leave them at home if possible. If you must bring a phone, confirm the provider's storage rule before exam day and keep it switched off and out of the room.
Transport plan and backup route
Check the route and travel time in advance. Identify a backup bus, tram, or ride, and allow extra time for traffic or weather.
Confirmed arrival time and room/seat information
Ask how early candidates should arrive and whether seating is assigned. Arrive before the stated deadline rather than aiming for the exact start time.
Plan the day
Confirm the exam date, start time, building, room, and arrival deadline with your school or provider. Check ID requirements, permitted aids, and whether an admission slip is needed. Print or save every document you may need.
Plan your route and a backup transport option. Gather your documents, pens, and permitted aids in one bag. Review subject instructions and familiar formula sheets, but keep study sessions short and stop new-topic cramming.
Pack your bag and lay out clothes. Set two alarms, check the weather and transport updates, and do only a light review of material you already know. Eat a normal meal and go to sleep at your usual time.
Eat breakfast, leave early, and carry your ID, admission document if required, and pens. Keep your phone off and away. Arrive at least at the confirmed early-arrival time and go directly to the assigned room or waiting area.
Use the restroom first. Check your pockets for devices or notes, follow the provider's storage instructions, and find your seat without disturbing others.
Read the cover instructions and check the page count. Fill in your name, candidate number, and any required codes exactly as instructed. Note the start and finish times and plan how to divide your time.
Work through questions by mark value and difficulty. If you get stuck, mark the question and move on. Raise your hand quietly if you need an invigilator, and do not ask neighbours for help.
Check that every required section has an answer, that your identification is correct, and that answer transfers or numbering are complete. Stop writing immediately when instructed.
Rules to check
Bring an original valid ID. Accepted forms and expiry rules vary, so confirm them with the provider before exam day.
Follow all invigilator instructions. Do not talk, pass materials, gesture to other candidates, or disturb the room.
Phones, smartwatches, earbuds, notes, and unauthorised devices are prohibited. Confirm the provider's storage policy in advance and keep devices out of the exam room.
Use only aids explicitly permitted for the subject. Confirm calculator model, formula booklet, and dictionary rules with the provider rather than assuming.
Break and restroom rules differ by venue. Ask before the exam starts and raise your hand during the test if you need to leave your seat.
Do not assume scoring details such as negative marking, partial credit, or minimum section scores. Confirm them in the official instructions for each subject.
Late arrival and early departure policies are set by the provider. Confirm them in advance, arrive early, and do not leave before you are permitted to do so.
Academic misconduct can lead to score cancellation or other consequences. Confirm the exact rules with the provider and keep all work your own.