NB Grade 6 English Reading exam-day guide
NB Grade 6 English Reading · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission ticket or registration confirmation
Print or download the confirmation showing your name, test name, and test center. If you have not received one, contact the test center or school coordinator to confirm how entry works - confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required.
Acceptable photo ID
Bring the identification document named in your registration instructions. Ask the school or test center in advance which forms of ID they accept for a Grade 6 candidate, since requirements vary - confirm with the provider.
Two or three sharpened No. 2 pencils and an eraser
Multiple-choice answers are usually marked on a separate answer sheet, so bring spare pencils and a clean eraser. Check whether your test center supplies materials or expects you to bring them - confirm with the provider.
A blue or black pen
Some reading tests include short written responses. A pen is useful if written answers are required; if only bubble sheets are used, it stays in your bag.
A simple analog watch
A watch without alarms, smart features, or internet access helps you pace yourself if the room clock is hard to see. Ask whether wristwatches are permitted in the testing room - confirm with the provider.
Directions to the test center and arrival time
Know the building, room, and door you need, and plan to arrive with time to spare. Confirm the reporting time and whether late arrivals are admitted - confirm with the provider.
A quiet activity for waiting
A book with no notes written in it is usually fine for the waiting area, but leave it outside the testing room if personal items are not allowed at the desk.
Water and a light snack for afterward
Drinks and snacks are usually kept outside the testing room. Plan a simple breakfast and bring water for after the test rather than during it.
A plan to leave phone and smart devices at home or with a parent
Phones, smartwatches, and earbuds are commonly prohibited in the testing room. Ask where devices should be stored - confirm with the provider.
A full night's sleep and a practice reading passage the day before
Read one short passage and answer a few questions to warm up, then stop early and rest. Cramming new material the night before rarely helps reading comprehension.
A parent or guardian's contact number
Keep it written on paper in case you need to reach someone and your phone is stored away.
A calm, simple test-day routine
Decide in advance what you will eat, what you will wear, and how you will travel, so the morning has fewer decisions.
Plan the day
Review the format of the reading test: how many passages, how many questions, and whether answers go on a bubble sheet or in a booklet. Do two or three short timed practice sets using passages you have not seen before, then review only the questions you missed to see why. Stop heavy practice at least a day before the test.
Gather your admission confirmation, ID, pencils, eraser, and pen in one bag. Confirm the test center address, reporting time, and drop-off plan with a parent. If anything about ID, materials, or timing is unclear, contact the school or test center now rather than the morning of the test.
Do a light review only: remind yourself of the question types, such as main idea, detail, vocabulary in context, inference, and sequence. Read one short passage for pleasure. Pack the bag by the door, lay out clothes, set two alarms, and go to bed at a normal time.
Eat a normal breakfast and drink water. Arrive at the reporting time with your confirmation and ID in hand. Leave your phone and smart devices stored as instructed. Use the restroom before entering the room, and sit where directed.
Skim the questions before or after reading each passage, depending on what your teacher has practiced with you. Read the passage carefully, then answer. For each question, find the words in the passage that support your choice before marking it. Skip a hard question, mark it, and return later. Fill every bubble; there is no penalty for a reasonable guess unless your instructions say otherwise - confirm with the provider.
Watch the clock and divide your time by the number of passages so you do not rush the last one. Leave a few minutes at the end to check that every answer is marked in the right place and that your name is on the materials. If you finish early, review your answers rather than closing the booklet.
Rules to check
Follow all directions given by the test administrator. If an instruction conflicts with anything you were told earlier, ask the administrator before the test begins.
Bring the identification your registration requires and be ready to show it at check-in. Because accepted ID and check-in procedures vary, confirm with the provider what is required for a Grade 6 candidate.
Phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices are generally not allowed in the testing room. Ask at check-in where to store them, and never keep a device in your pocket during the test.
Ask before the test about restroom breaks and whether you may leave the room during testing. If breaks are allowed, you will likely be escorted and may not make up lost time - confirm with the provider.
Do your own work. Do not look at another student's answers, talk during the test, or share answers afterward. Report any problem to the administrator rather than handling it yourself.
Mark answers exactly as instructed, whether on a separate answer sheet or in the booklet. Erase changed answers completely, and make sure each mark matches the question number.
Scoring rules, including whether unanswered questions count as wrong and whether guessing is penalized, are set by the test program. Confirm with the provider rather than assuming.
If you feel unwell or something disrupts the test, raise your hand and tell the administrator immediately. Do not wait until the end of the session.