NB Francophone G6 Math exam-day guide
NB Francophone G6 Math · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Confirmation of the test date, time, and room
Write down the exact session time and location the week before. If your school has not given you a written confirmation, ask your teacher or the school office to confirm the details with the provider.
Photo identification or student card
Primary and middle-school sittings often rely on school enrolment rather than personal ID, but this varies. Confirm with the provider or your school whether any document is required, and bring the student card if one is issued.
Two sharpened pencils and a good eraser
Bring at least two so a broken tip does not cost you time. A small handheld sharpener is useful but check that it is allowed in the room.
Ruler with centimetre and millimetre markings
Grade 6 math commonly involves measuring and drawing segments. Make sure the markings are clear and the edge is not worn.
Protractor
Angle measurement and drawing may appear on the paper. Confirm with the provider whether a protractor is permitted or supplied, since some sittings provide all geometry tools.
Calculator status
Do not assume a calculator is allowed or forbidden. Ask the provider in advance which sections permit one, and if it is allowed bring only a basic model with fresh batteries.
Scrap or rough-work paper
Most sittings supply rough paper, but bring a few blank sheets in case. If none is permitted, use the margins of the booklet and write neatly.
A plain watch
A watch without a smart or communication function helps you pace yourself if the room clock is hard to see. Confirm with the provider before wearing one.
Water bottle and a light snack
Choose a bottle with a closed lid and a snack that is quiet and not messy. Check whether snacks are allowed at the desk or only during a break.
A plan for the morning
Decide in advance how you will get there, who is taking you, and what time you leave. Aim to arrive early enough that a delay does not unsettle you.
A short list of your own weak spots
On a small card, write three or four topics you personally want to double-check, such as fractions, area, or multi-step word problems. Review the card, then put it away before the test starts.
Plan the day
Do a full practice run under time. Choose a set of questions that covers several strands, work for the scheduled length without interruption, then mark it. Spend more time analysing your errors than doing new questions: sort mistakes into careless slips, misunderstood wording, and genuine gaps, and revise only the last category.
Re-read your formula and vocabulary notes on fractions, decimals, percentages, perimeter, area, volume, and angle properties. Say the definitions aloud in French, since the paper is in French and unfamiliar wording is a common source of lost marks. Confirm any equipment question with the provider now, not on the morning.
Pack your bag using the checklist, lay out clothes, and confirm transport. Do a light review of your weak-spot card only. Stop studying in the early evening, avoid screens late, and go to bed at your normal time rather than much earlier.
Eat normally and avoid an all-night session. Being rested helps more than one extra hour of practice. If you feel anxious, write down your three biggest worries and one realistic action for each.
Eat breakfast, arrive with time to spare, and use the waiting time for calm breathing rather than last-minute cramming. Go to the toilet before entering the room. Keep your materials in a clear pile and listen carefully to the invigilator's instructions.
Read the whole paper or the instructions page before starting. Note how many questions there are and roughly how many minutes that leaves per question. Write your name and any required details first, then start with a question you know well to settle your nerves.
Show your working, especially on multi-step problems, because method marks may be awarded. If a question stalls you, mark it and move on; return later. Watch the clock at the halfway point and adjust your pace rather than rushing the final section.
Check that no question is blank, that units are included on measurement answers, and that answers are placed in the correct space. Re-read word problems to confirm you answered the question asked, not a related one. Use remaining time for checking rather than leaving early.
Rules to check
Follow the invigilator's instructions at all times. If an instruction seems unclear, raise your hand and ask rather than guessing.
Keep mobile phones, smart watches, and any other electronic devices switched off and out of reach for the whole session. Possession of a device during the test can be treated as misconduct.
Bring identification only if the provider requires it. Confirm the exact requirement with your school before the test day rather than assuming.
Ask the provider in advance about breaks, water, and washroom access during the session, and about any approved accommodation you are entitled to.
Do not communicate with other candidates once the materials are distributed. Talking, passing items, or looking at another paper may lead to your work being cancelled.
Write in the spaces provided and keep rough work clearly labelled. Work written outside the designated areas may not be marked.
Scoring and the weighting of sections are set by the provider. Ask your teacher to explain how the results are reported rather than relying on rumour.
If you believe there was a problem with the conditions, such as noise or a faulty clock, tell the invigilator immediately and ask your school to follow up with the provider.