Galicia PAU Technology and Engineering II exam-day guide
Galicia PAU Technology and Engineering II · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official ID document
Bring the identity document you used at registration (DNI, passport, or equivalent). Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether a photocopy is valid; do not assume a student card will be accepted.
Exam admission/registration proof
Print or download any confirmation of your PAU registration and assigned venue/session if your school or the university commission issues one. Confirm with the provider whether you must present it at the door.
Know your venue, room, and session time
Verify the exact building and room for the Tecnología e Ingeniería II sitting, plus call time. Venues and timetables are published by the Galician university commissions (CIUG/universities); check the official listing rather than relying on second-hand messages.
Permitted calculator
Check the current year's instructions on which calculators are allowed. Non-programmable scientific calculators are typically expected, but the exact rule and any model restrictions must be confirmed with the provider; do not bring a graphing or programmable model unless explicitly permitted.
Spare pens, pencils, eraser, sharpener, ruler
Bring at least two blue or black pens, pencils for sketches and diagrams, an eraser, a sharpener, and a ruler. A set square/protractor may help with drawing and vector work; check whether drawing instruments are permitted if in doubt.
Watch (non-smart)
A simple analogue or basic digital watch helps you pace the paper if the room clock is not visible. Smartwatches and phones are normally not allowed at the desk; confirm the provider's policy on personal devices.
No phone or smart devices at the desk
Leave phones switched off and stored as instructed. Bringing a smartwatch or phone to the desk can be treated as a serious irregularity; confirm the provider's rules on storage.
Transparent water bottle and light snack
Stay hydrated and bring a small snack for between sittings if you have more than one exam that day. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed in the exam room.
Review the official instructions and formula conventions
Read the current-year exam instructions published by the provider, including how formulas, units, and significant figures should be presented. Do not rely on remembered rules from previous years.
Plan the journey and a backup
Check transport times and arrive with margin. Identify a backup route and the nearest place to leave bags, since access to the room may be restricted before the call time.
Know the scoring and structure in advance
Confirm the current paper structure (number of questions, choice, weighting) from official materials. The PAU model can change between years, so verify rather than assume.
Rest and logistics the night before
Sleep, set two alarms, and prepare clothes, ID, calculator, and stationery in one bag the night before. Avoid last-minute cramming of new material.
Plan the day
Confirm venue, room, session time, and permitted materials from the official provider source. Re-read the exam instructions and the paper structure. Do one timed past-paper or mock under exam conditions, then mark it and list your top three error types (e.g., unit conversion, sign errors, incomplete free-body diagrams).
Target the listed weaknesses with focused practice: redo the specific question types you got wrong, and write a one-page sheet of formulas, constants, and unit conventions in your own words. Check calculator batteries and bring spares if it uses them. Confirm transport and, if needed, overnight arrangements.
Light review only: skim your formula sheet and the official instructions. Prepare the bag with ID, admission proof, pens, pencils, ruler, calculator, watch, water, and snack. Check the weather and journey plan. Set alarms and aim for a normal night's sleep; do not start new topics.
Eat a proper breakfast, arrive at the venue with generous margin, and locate the room and toilets. Keep phones off and stored as instructed. Once seated, read the whole paper before writing, allocate time per question according to marks, and start with the questions you are most confident about.
Show method and units clearly, draw labelled diagrams for mechanics and field problems, and state assumptions. Watch the clock and keep a few minutes at the end to check units, significant figures, and that every chosen question is answered. If you get stuck, move on and return later; do not leave blanks where partial credit is possible.
Rules to check
Bring the identity document required by the provider and present it when asked; confirm with the provider which documents are accepted before exam day.
Follow the provider's rules on permitted calculators and materials exactly. If the instructions are unclear, confirm with the provider in advance rather than risk an irregularity.
Phones and smart devices must be switched off and stored as instructed; do not keep them at the desk. Confirm the provider's policy on personal devices and storage.
Arrive by the stated call time. Late-entry rules vary; confirm with the provider what happens if you arrive after the session has started.
Follow invigilator instructions and the provider's rules on leaving the room, breaks, and access to belongings during the sitting.
Write your answers in the format the paper requires, showing working and units where asked; scoring typically rewards correct method as well as final answers, but confirm the current marking conventions with the provider.
Any irregularity (unauthorised material, communication, impersonation) can lead to invalidation of the exam; read the official conduct rules published by the provider.
If you have a disability or special educational need, request any authorised adjustments through the official channel well before the exam; confirm deadlines and evidence requirements with the provider.