Bavaria Abitur Greek eA exam-day guide
Bavaria Abitur Greek eA · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Zulassungsbescheinigung / Einladung zum Prüfungstermin
Bring the written invitation or registration confirmation from your school or the Prüfungsausschuss. Confirm with the provider (your school's Oberstufenkoordination) whether a printed copy is required or a digital version is accepted.
Lichtbildausweis
Bring a valid photo ID (Personalausweis or Reisepass). Ask your school in advance whether a Schülerausweis alone is accepted; do not assume it is.
Zugelassene Wörterbücher
For Greek eA you normally need a Greek–German dictionary and possibly a German–Greek or monolingual Greek dictionary. Confirm with the provider exactly which editions and how many are permitted, and whether a dictionary with annotations is allowed. Check that your copy contains no handwritten notes.
Zugelassene Textausgabe / Wörterverzeichnis
If the exam permits a specific annotated text edition or vocabulary list, bring the approved copy. Verify with the provider which edition is authorized for the set text.
Schreibgeräte
Bring several blue or black ballpoint or fineliner pens; some schools require a specific colour for the Reinschrift. Pencils are for notes only unless stated otherwise.
Lineal und Textmarker
A ruler and a highlighter help with structure and marking passages; confirm that highlighters are allowed on the exam paper in your school.
Wasser und Snack
A clear bottle of water and a small snack for longer written exams. Check local rules on drinks on the desk.
Uhr
A simple analogue watch is safer than relying on a phone, which must usually be switched off and stored away. Confirm whether a watch is permitted.
Keine unerlaubten Hilfsmittel
Leave smartphones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices switched off and out of reach. Carrying an active device can be treated as an attempt to cheat.
Anreise planen
Check the room and start time in advance and plan to arrive early; late arrival rules are set locally, so confirm them with the provider.
Schlaf und Verpflegung
Sleep sufficiently and eat a normal breakfast. Cramming new material the night before rarely helps and increases error rates.
Strategie für die Aufgabenauswahl
Know in advance how many tasks you must choose and whether there is a Pflichtteil. Confirm the exact structure with the provider or the official Aufgaben format.
Plan the day
Review the format of the Greek eA written exam: translation, interpretation, and any grammar or stylistic tasks. Re-read the set texts you studied and your own summaries. Do one timed practice task under exam conditions, then mark it against the criteria you know. Stop learning new vocabulary lists; consolidate what you already know.
Practise the exact sequence you will use in the exam: reading the task, scanning the Greek text, marking key verbs and connectors, drafting the translation, then writing the interpretation. Rehearse dictionary use so you can look up words quickly without losing time.
Pack your bag: ID, invitation, approved dictionaries and text editions, pens, ruler, water, watch. Check the room and start time. Do a light review of set-text content and translation vocabulary only. Go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Eat breakfast, arrive early, and keep your phone switched off and stored. Before the start, place only permitted materials on the desk. Read the cover page carefully to see how many tasks you must complete and how much time you have.
Read all tasks before writing. Choose the task you can handle best, but do not spend more than a few minutes deciding. Note the time budget for each part and write it down.
For the translation, work sentence by sentence, identify the main verb, and check case and tense before moving on. For the interpretation, build a clear structure: introduction, analysis of content and language, and conclusion. Leave time to proofread the Greek text for accents and endings and to check that you answered every part of the task.
Check that your name and task numbers are filled in correctly, that all pages are numbered, and that no answers are left unfinished. Make sure no unauthorised material is on the desk.
Rules to check
Follow the instructions on the exam paper and those given by the invigilator. If the paper and the oral instructions seem to conflict, ask the invigilator before you start writing.
Bring your ID and place it on the desk if asked. Confirm with the provider what identification is required.
Use only approved aids: the dictionaries, text editions, and writing materials named by the provider. Unapproved notes, electronic devices, or annotated books can lead to the task being graded as cheating.
Keep smartphones and smartwatches switched off and stored away for the whole exam, including breaks. Do not keep them in your pocket.
Follow the local rules on breaks, leaving the room, and returning. Confirm with the provider whether breaks are permitted and whether you may take materials with you.
Write in the required language and form: Greek for translation and Greek passages, German for the interpretation unless the task states otherwise. Confirm the language requirement with the provider if it is unclear.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam. If you need something, raise your hand and wait for the invigilator.
If you feel unwell or cannot continue, tell the invigilator immediately. Rules on illness, withdrawal, and Nachschreibtermine are set by the school or ministry; confirm them with the provider rather than assuming.