PAU Spanish Language and Literature II (Castilla-La Mancha) exam-day guide
PAU Spanish Language and Literature II (Castilla-La Mancha) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
DNI or passport (original, valid)
Bring the original photo ID used in your enrolment. Photocopies or expired documents are normally not accepted; confirm with your exam centre or the Consejería de Educación, Cultura y Deportes de Castilla-La Mancha which documents are admitted for the PAU.
Exam admission slip / matrícula document
Print or download the document generated when you registered for the PAU. It usually shows your assigned centre, classroom and the subjects you are sitting. Check the exact format required with the provider.
Blue or black ballpoint pens (at least two)
Write the whole exam in ink. Pencil is generally only for rough work or diagrams; confirm whether your centre allows any other medium.
Pencil, eraser and sharpener
Useful for planning outlines and for any drawing or annotation. Keep the final text in pen.
Ruler and, if allowed, a basic calculator
For the Spanish Language and Literature paper a calculator is normally unnecessary; if you also sit other subjects, check the permitted models for each one. needs_review
Wristwatch (non-smart)
Exam rooms do not always have a visible clock. Smartwatches and phones are usually prohibited, so a simple analogue watch is safer.
Clear water bottle, no label
Many centres permit a transparent bottle. Confirm local rules with the provider before relying on it.
Read the full paper before writing
On the Spanish Language and Literature paper, identify the two options (A and B) and choose the one you will answer. Do not mix blocks from different options unless the instructions explicitly allow it.
Plan the text commentary and the essay
Spend a few minutes on an outline before writing. Structure matters: introduction, analysis, conclusion for the commentary; thesis, arguments, conclusion for the essay.
Watch the time for the literature section
Divide the total time across the blocks in proportion to their marks. Leave the last minutes to check spelling, accents and agreement.
Know your centre and arrival time
Locate the building and the room in advance. Arrive with margin; late entry after the start may not be allowed. Confirm the exact call time with the centre.
Plan the day
Review the official programme for the subject: the literary periods and authors, and the text-commentary skills. Make a one-page summary of each literary movement or author on your list, with dates, main works, themes and style features. Rehearse the structure of a commentary (theme, structure, form, context, conclusion) and of an argumentative essay.
Do one full timed practice paper under exam conditions: choose one option, write the commentary and the essay, and check against the marks distribution. Identify the two weakest areas and revise only those in the remaining days.
Do a light review of your summaries, key quotations and the names and dates most easily confused. Prepare the documents, pens, watch and clothes. Check the exact location of the centre and the route. Sleep a full night; avoid learning new material.
Eat breakfast, take the ID and admission document, and arrive early. Leave phones and smart devices switched off and stored as the centre instructs. Read the cover page carefully: options, marks per block, time allowed and any instructions about answering.
Read both options of the Spanish Language and Literature paper and choose one. Read the text twice before annotating. Note the marks for each question and allocate time accordingly.
Write the text commentary with clear paragraphs and textual evidence (brief quotations or line references). Then write the essay or the literature question with a stated thesis and ordered arguments. Keep handwriting legible.
Reserve time to reread your answers: check accents, spelling, concordance, punctuation and that you have answered every required part. Number your answers clearly and make sure your name and details are on every sheet as required.
Rules to check
Bring the original ID used at enrolment; without valid identification you may be refused entry. Confirm the accepted documents with the exam centre or the regional education authority.
Follow the invigilators' instructions at all times. Do not start writing before the signal and stop immediately when time is called.
Mobile phones, smartwatches and any electronic devices must be switched off and kept out of reach as instructed. Possession during the exam may lead to disqualification; check the centre's rules.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam and do not bring unauthorised notes, books or annotated materials into the room.
Answer only the option you have chosen, unless the instructions state otherwise, and answer the number of questions required. Extra or mixed answers may not be marked.
If you need to leave the room (for example, to use the toilet), raise your hand and wait for permission; re-entry rules vary by centre, so confirm with the provider.
Scoring follows the official marks distribution printed on the paper. Write legibly and in the language required; illegible or off-topic answers may receive no marks.
If you believe there is an error in the paper or a problem with the room, tell the invigilator immediately and follow the official complaint procedure; confirm the deadlines and channels with the provider.