NB Francophone G3 Math exam-day guide
NB Francophone G3 Math · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID
Bring the original government-issued photo ID in the name you registered with. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a photocopy is allowed.
Admission or confirmation document
Print or save the registration confirmation showing your test center, date, and start time. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required.
Permitted calculator
Check the provider's list of approved calculator models for this mathematics exam and whether graphing calculators are allowed. If unsure, bring a simple scientific calculator and confirm at check-in.
Spare batteries
If your calculator uses batteries, carry spares. Do not rely on the test center to supply them.
Pens and pencils
Bring two or three dark pens or sharpened pencils plus an eraser. Confirm with the provider whether scratch paper and graph paper are supplied or must be requested.
Analog watch
A simple non-smart watch helps you pace yourself if the room clock is hard to see. Smart watches and phones are almost always prohibited in the testing room; confirm with the provider.
Water and a light snack
Bring water in a clear container and a snack for the break. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed at the desk.
Directions and travel plan
Know the route to the center and aim to arrive well before the start time. Confirm with the provider how early you should arrive and what happens if you are late.
Review formula facts
Reread your own summary of key formulas, units, and theorem statements the evening before. Do not start new topics at this stage.
Sleep and logistics
Set two alarms, prepare clothes and bag the night before, and plan a normal breakfast so the morning is calm.
Plan the day
Finish your last full practice paper under timed conditions and mark it honestly. List the two or three error types that cost you the most points, such as sign errors, unit conversions, or misreading a question. Spend the remaining days on those specific weaknesses rather than on new material.
Rework the questions you got wrong, writing out each step in full. Build a one-page sheet of formulas, definitions, and method reminders in your own words. Check your exam logistics: center address, start time, travel time, and what the provider permits in the room.
Do a short light review of your one-page sheet and a few easy problems to stay sharp. Pack your bag with ID, confirmation, calculator, spare batteries, pens, watch, water, and snack. Confirm the start time and arrival instructions with the provider. Go to bed at a normal hour; do not cram late.
Eat a normal breakfast, leave with extra travel time, and arrive early. Avoid discussing difficult topics with other candidates. At check-in, follow staff instructions, place your phone and smart devices away as directed, and set out your materials before the test begins.
Read the instructions and note the total time and number of questions. Scan the paper briefly to see how it is organized and where the harder sections sit. Write down any formulas you are afraid of forgetting on permitted scratch paper.
Work in passes: answer the questions you can do quickly first, then return to harder ones. Show your reasoning on multi-step problems, since method marks may be awarded. Watch units and check whether an answer is reasonable. If a question stalls you, mark it and move on, then come back with the time that remains.
Check that every question has an answer, that units and rounding match what was asked, and that no answer was copied into the wrong space. Use remaining time to verify calculations rather than to start a long new problem.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID in your registered name and present it at check-in. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and what happens if you forget them.
Phones, smart watches, and other connected devices must be switched off and stored as staff direct. Confirm with the provider where they must be kept during the test.
Use only the calculator and materials the provider permits. Confirm with the provider in advance whether a graphing calculator, formula sheet, or dictionary is allowed.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on starting, stopping, and breaks. Do not continue writing after time is called; doing so can lead to your paper being cancelled.
Raise your hand and ask the invigilator if you need to leave the room, feel unwell, or have a problem with your materials. Do not disturb other candidates.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test and do not look at another candidate's paper. Keep your eyes on your own work.
If you believe a question is misprinted or ambiguous, note it and continue; ask the invigilator only if the provider's rules allow questions during the test. Confirm with the provider how such issues are handled.
Scoring and grade boundaries are set by the provider. Confirm with the provider how marks are allocated, whether negative marking applies, and when results are released.