Valencian Community PAU Performing Arts II exam-day guide
Valencian Community PAU Performing Arts II · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID (DNI/NIE/passport)
Bring the original document, not a photocopy. The exact ID accepted and whether an expired document is valid must be confirmed with your centre or the Comissió Gestora de la PAU; do not assume a driving licence is accepted.
Exam venue and session confirmation
Check your assigned centre, room and call time on the official PAU portal or the notice board of your centre. Schedules vary by centre and by call, so confirm the specific timetable with the provider.
Printed or downloaded exam schedule for your subjects
Know the order and duration of each paper you sit that day. The PAU is organised in sessions; confirm the exact start times for your modality with your centre.
Blue or black ballpoint pens (several)
Bring more than one working pen. Confirm with the provider whether only a specific ink colour is permitted for answer sheets.
Pencil, eraser and sharpener
Useful for drafts, diagrams or multiple-choice sections. Some centres restrict pencil use on official answer sheets, so confirm with the provider.
Ruler, set square and compass if your subject requires them
Performing Arts candidates may need drawing or diagram tools in some papers. Check the material list published for each subject; confirm with the provider if it is unclear.
Clear water bottle with label removed
Hydration matters in long sessions. Rules on drinks in the exam room vary by centre; confirm with the provider.
Analog watch (no smart features)
Many rooms lack a visible clock. Smartwatches and phones are generally not allowed at the desk; confirm the exact device policy with the provider.
No notes, books or electronic devices at the desk
Leave study material, phones and smart devices outside the exam room or switched off and stored as instructed. Confirm where bags must be left with the provider.
Review the structure and marks of each paper in advance
The night before, re-read the instructions and weighting of the subjects you sit. Do not rely on memory for the format; check the official model papers published for your exam.
Plan transport with a buffer
Arrive well before the call time. Late-entry rules are strict and set by the organising committee; confirm the exact cut-off with the provider.
Any approved access accommodation
If you have an approved adaptation (extra time, separate room, larger print), carry the resolution document and confirm the logistics with your centre in advance. needs_review
Plan the day
Collect your ID, confirm venue, room and call times for every paper, and check the published material list for each subject. Resolve any doubt about permitted instruments, ink colour or device rules with your centre rather than guessing.
Do a final content pass by subject, focusing on the format and weighting of each paper: how many questions, whether there is a choice, and how marks are distributed. Practise timing a full paper under exam conditions rather than only re-reading notes.
Prepare the physical kit: several pens, pencil, eraser, ruler and any subject-specific instruments, all in one bag. Set out clothing and transport details so the morning is decision-free.
Light review only: key terminology, formulas, authors, works or repertoire lists you tend to forget. Stop studying early enough to sleep a full night; fatigue costs more marks than one extra hour of revision.
Re-confirm the call time and route to the centre, charge nothing that depends on a phone, and pack the bag. Decide your arrival time with a margin for delays.
Eat a normal meal and avoid last-minute cramming of new material. If you feel unprepared, write a short list of the three things you will check first when the paper starts.
Eat breakfast, carry your ID and kit, and arrive early. Once seated, read the instructions on the cover page before writing: confirm the number of questions, the choice rules and the time available.
Spend the first few minutes allocating time per question according to marks, not according to how much you like the topic. Start with the sections you can answer confidently, then return to harder ones.
Write legibly and structure answers with clear headings or numbered parts so the examiner can find each required element. For analysis or commentary questions, state the point, support it with specific evidence from the work or text, and link it back to the question.
Keep an eye on the clock and reserve the final minutes to check that every answer is numbered, no page is left blank by accident, and your identification details are filled in as instructed.
Do not spend the break re-analysing the paper you just sat. Use breaks to rest, drink water and glance only at the structure of the next subject. Confirm with the provider where candidates may wait between sessions.
Rules to check
Carry your original official photo ID throughout the day; you may be asked to show it at entry and during the session. The exact list of accepted documents and the procedure if you lack ID must be confirmed with the provider.
Follow the instructions of the exam staff on seating, bags, phones and any material allowed at the desk. If a rule is unclear, ask before the paper starts rather than after.
Academic dishonesty, including copying, unauthorised notes or communicating with other candidates, is handled under the applicable regulations; the specific consequences should be confirmed with the provider rather than assumed.
Entry after the start of a paper and exit before the end are normally restricted; the exact cut-off and permitted break behaviour are set by the organising committee, so confirm them with your centre in advance.
Marking is anonymous and based on the criteria published for each subject; write answers so that each required element is identifiable, and do not rely on presentation alone to earn marks.
If you believe there is an error in a question or a material problem in the room, raise it calmly with the invigilator at the time; the formal review or appeal route and its deadlines must be confirmed with the provider.