Saarland Abitur (Technology) exam-day guide
Saarland Abitur Technology · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission letter and valid photo ID
Bring the invitation/admission document issued by your school or the examination board plus an official photo ID (Personalausweis or passport). Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a copy is sufficient.
Confirm permitted materials with your course teacher
The exact list of allowed aids (formula collections, tables, dictionaries, calculator model) depends on the subject and the current examination regulations. Ask your teacher or the school's Abitur coordination which materials are approved for your specific subject and year - do not rely on older years' lists.
Approved calculator (if permitted)
If your subject allows a calculator, verify the exact model and features (graphing, CAS, memory) are permitted under current Saarland rules. Confirm with the provider; bring spare batteries or a second approved device only if allowed.
Writing and drawing tools
Several pens/pencils, eraser, sharpener, ruler, and geometry instruments (compass, set square) if your subject requires them. Check whether pencil work is accepted or ink is mandatory.
Clear pencil case or transparent bag
Many examination rooms require transparent storage for stationery. Confirm the local rule with your school; pack only what is permitted.
Water and a small snack
Long written exams usually allow a drink in a clear bottle with the label removed. Confirm whether food and drinks are allowed in your examination room.
No phone or smart devices in the exam room
Leave mobile phones, smartwatches, and other connected devices at home or hand them in as instructed. Carrying them into the exam can be treated as an attempted cheating offence - confirm the exact rule with the provider.
Arrive early and know the room and seat
Check the room assignment and start time the day before. Plan to arrive well before the start so you can complete ID checks and settle in without stress.
Review the official instructions for your subject
Read the current examination regulations (Prüfungsordnung) and subject-specific instructions your school provides. Confirm details such as exam duration, choice of tasks, and permitted aids with the provider.
Prepare for time management
Bring a permitted watch (non-smart) if allowed, or use the room clock. Confirm whether watches are permitted in your examination room.
Plan the day
Confirm logistics: exact date, start time, room, and permitted materials with your school. Re-read the subject-specific instructions and check which aids are approved. Do a final review of core topics and formula sheets rather than starting new material.
Do one timed practice task under exam-like conditions using only permitted aids. Identify weak spots and review them briefly. Prepare your stationery and clear bag so nothing is left to the last minute.
Pack your admission letter, ID, approved calculator, and stationery. Check transport and set an alarm. Stop intensive studying in the evening, eat normally, and get a full night's sleep.
Eat a proper breakfast, arrive early, and complete ID checks calmly. Keep phones and smart devices switched off and handed in as instructed. Read the task instructions carefully before starting and note the time allocation.
Read all tasks and the choice rules first, then plan your time. Answer the tasks you are most confident about first, show working and reasoning, and leave time to check answers and transfer results where required. If something is unclear, raise your hand and ask the invigilator.
Rules to check
Bring your admission document and valid photo ID; without them you may be refused entry. Confirm with the provider what identification is accepted.
Only use aids that are explicitly permitted for your subject. Unapproved calculators, notes, or electronic devices can lead to the task being graded as failed or to disciplinary measures - confirm the exact list with the provider.
Mobile phones, smartwatches, and other connected devices must not be in your possession during the exam. Follow your school's hand-in procedure.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on seating, start and end times, and leaving the room. Raising your hand is the normal way to ask a question or request a break.
Breaks and leaving the room during the exam are usually restricted; confirm the local rule with the provider before exam day.
Write legibly and clearly mark your final answers. Work that cannot be read or attributed cannot be graded fairly.
Cheating, attempting to communicate with others, or using unauthorized aids can result in the exam being graded as failed and may have further consequences under the examination regulations; confirm the applicable rules with the provider.
If you are ill or unable to attend, inform your school immediately and follow the official procedure for absence or withdrawal - do not simply stay away.