Math 30-2 Diploma exam-day guide
Math 30-2 Diploma · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo identification
Bring government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport). Confirm with the provider which forms of ID are accepted and whether a student ID card alone is sufficient.
Admission/exam permit or confirmation
Bring any admission ticket, exam permit, or registration confirmation the provider issued. Confirm with the provider whether one is required and what it must show.
Approved calculator
Bring a calculator that meets the provider's approved model/feature rules. Confirm with the provider the exact permitted models and whether graphing or programmable calculators are allowed.
Writing tools
Bring several pencils (HB or similar), an eraser, and pens if permitted. Confirm with the provider whether answers are recorded in pencil, pen, or on a separate answer sheet.
Straightedge and any permitted geometry tools
A ruler and basic geometry tools are commonly useful for graph-based questions. Confirm with the provider which instruments are allowed in the exam room.
Clear container or permitted storage
Bring a clear pencil case or bag if the provider requires it. Confirm with the provider the rules on bags, cases, and what may be on your desk.
Water bottle (if permitted)
Bring a clear, label-free water bottle only if the provider allows drinks at the desk. Confirm with the provider before relying on this.
No prohibited electronics
Leave smartwatches, phones, earbuds, and other devices at home or stored as directed. Confirm with the provider where devices must be stored and the consequences of a device being found.
Know the location and arrival time
Confirm the exam venue, room, and required arrival time with the provider in advance, and plan to arrive early to allow for check-in.
Review the formula/reference sheet policy
Confirm with the provider whether a formula sheet or reference booklet is supplied, whether you may bring your own, and what annotations are allowed.
Sleep and logistics plan
Arrange transport, a backup alarm, and adequate sleep the night before. This is a personal planning step, not a provider requirement.
Read the full exam instructions on arrival
On the day, read all printed instructions and permitted-materials lists on the exam paper before starting, since these govern your conduct.
Plan the day
Review the official course outcomes and your own weak topics; practise with released or self-made problems under timed conditions. Confirm venue, arrival time, ID requirements, and calculator policy with the provider. Gather and test your calculator and writing tools.
Do light review only: skim formula relationships, key graph-reading skills, and common error patterns. Pack your ID, permit, calculator, and writing tools. Confirm transport and set alarms. Avoid cramming new material late at night and aim for a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal meal, re-check your bag against the checklist, and arrive at the venue with time to spare for check-in and seating. Leave prohibited devices stored as directed. Stay calm and read the instructions carefully once seated.
Read all instructions and the permitted-materials list first. Budget time across sections, answer the questions you know first, and flag harder ones to return to. Show or record work as the paper requires, check units and rounding, and reserve the final minutes to verify that every question is answered and your identification details are correct.
Rules to check
Bring and present the identification the provider requires; confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and what happens if ID is missing.
Follow the provider's rules on permitted and prohibited materials, including calculators and electronic devices; confirm the exact policy in advance.
Comply with seating, timing, and supervision instructions given by invigilators; ask an invigilator if any instruction is unclear rather than guessing.
Confirm with the provider the policy on breaks, leaving the room, and returning to the exam, including whether supervised breaks are offered.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam and do not access unauthorized materials; confirm with the provider how suspected misconduct is handled.
Confirm with the provider how the exam is scored, whether there is a penalty for incorrect answers, and how partial work is credited before the exam date.
Confirm with the provider the rules on what may be written on the exam paper, formula sheet, or scrap paper, and whether scrap paper is supplied or must be requested.
If you need an accommodation or have a scheduling conflict, contact the provider well before the exam date to confirm the applicable process and deadlines.