Valencian Community PAU Technology & Engineering II exam-day guide
Valencian Community PAU Technology & Engineering II · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official ID document
Bring the identity document required by the Universitat/PAU coordination (typically DNI, passport, or residence card). Confirm the exact accepted documents and validity with your school or the Comissió Gestora de les Proves d'Accés a la Universitat before exam day.
Exam admission/registration proof
Print or download your PAU registration confirmation and the assigned venue and seat information. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory.
Blue or black ballpoint pens (at least two)
Answers are handwritten on official answer sheets. Carry spare pens that write cleanly; avoid erasable ink unless expressly allowed.
Pencil, sharpener, and eraser
Useful for diagrams, sketches, and rough work. Keep rough work clearly separated from final answers.
Scientific calculator
Technology & Engineering II requires numerical work (mechanics, electricity, structures, materials, systems). Confirm with the provider which calculator models are permitted, since programmable or graphing models may be restricted.
Ruler and set square or triangle
Needed for technical drawing, vector diagrams, and graphical construction. A straight edge improves accuracy and presentation marks.
Protractor and compass
Bring these for angle measurement and geometric construction in mechanics and drawing questions. Confirm whether any drawing instruments are banned by the venue rules.
Watch (non-smart)
Exam rooms may not display a visible clock. A simple analogue or digital watch without connectivity helps you manage time; smartwatches are normally prohibited.
Transparent pencil case or bag
Many venues require transparent containers so invigilators can check contents quickly. Confirm the local rule with the provider.
Water bottle with label removed
Stay hydrated during a long exam. Confirm the venue's policy on drinks and food.
Review the official instructions and scoring criteria
Read the current year's official model and marking guidance published by the PAU coordination so you know the structure, optionality, and how each block is scored. Confirm the current format with the provider.
Plan transport and arrival time
Check the venue location and required arrival time in advance. Aim to arrive well before the call so you can locate your seat calmly. Confirm the exact arrival time with the provider.
Plan the day
Do a final content sweep of the syllabus: mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, energy, statics), electricity and magnetism, structures, materials, and control/programming or systems topics where applicable. Re-read your own summary sheets and formula list rather than starting new material. Solve one full past paper under timed conditions and mark it strictly against the official criteria to identify remaining weak spots.
Prepare your material: check the calculator works and has fresh batteries, test pens and drawing instruments, and print your registration and ID documents. Confirm venue, room, and arrival time with your school or the PAU coordination.
Do light revision only: review formula sheets, unit conversions, sign conventions, and typical mistakes (forgetting units, mixing up series/parallel, wrong free-body diagrams). Pack your bag with ID, registration, pens, pencil, eraser, calculator, ruler, set square, protractor, compass, watch, and water. Sleep a full night; avoid last-minute cramming of new topics.
Eat a proper breakfast and arrive at the venue with margin. Leave phones and smart devices switched off and stored as the invigilators instruct. Before entering, skim your one-page formula and method sheet. Once seated, read the whole paper first, note the optionality, and allocate minutes per question before writing.
Read the instructions and the optional blocks carefully, then answer in the order that suits you, starting with questions you can solve confidently. Show method, state formulas, draw free-body and circuit diagrams, and always give units and sensible significant figures. If you get stuck, move on and return later. Reserve the final minutes to check that every chosen question is answered, units are consistent, and rough work is clearly separated from final answers.
Rules to check
Carry the official ID required by the PAU coordination at all times; invigilators may check it during the exam. Confirm the accepted documents with the provider.
Electronic devices such as mobile phones, smartwatches, and any connected device must be switched off and stored as instructed; using them during the exam is normally treated as serious misconduct. Confirm the venue's exact policy with the provider.
Only the calculator models permitted by the current PAU rules may be used. Confirm the allowed models with the provider before exam day.
Write final answers in the designated answer booklet or sheets, keep them legible, and clearly label the questions or options you choose. Follow the paper's instructions on optionality and on how many questions to answer.
Follow the invigilators' instructions on entering, leaving, and any permitted breaks. If you need to leave the room, raise your hand and wait for permission; do not take exam material with you.
Academic integrity applies: no copying, no communication with other candidates, and no unauthorised material. Suspected irregularities are handled under the PAU regulations; confirm the applicable procedure with the provider.
Scoring follows the official marking criteria for Technology & Engineering II, including method, correct units, and clear diagrams. Confirm the weighting and any penalties for incorrect answers or missing units with the provider.
If you believe there is an error in the paper or a problem with the venue, report it to the invigilators immediately and follow the official claims procedure. Confirm the deadlines and channels for any claim with the provider.