Moldova Bacalaureat History of Romanians and Universal History exam-day guide
Moldova Bacalaureat History of Romanians and Universal History · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid identity document (buletin de identitate / pașaport)
Bring the original photo ID accepted for Bacalaureat entry. Confirm with the provider or your school which document is accepted if yours is expired or being renewed; do not rely on a copy.
Exam admission/registration confirmation
Know your candidate code, exam centre, room, and session time. Confirm with the provider how entry is verified (list-based or document-based) so you arrive prepared.
Blue or black ink pens (spare included)
Bring at least two working pens of the same ink colour plus a spare. Confirm with the provider the required ink colour for the answer booklet, since rules can vary by session.
Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
Useful for drafting outlines and for any diagrams. Do not write final answers in pencil unless the invigilator explicitly permits it.
Transparent water bottle
Hydration matters during a long written paper. Confirm with the provider whether bottles must be transparent and label-free, and whether they must stay on the floor.
No phone, smartwatch, or earbuds at your desk
Leave devices at home or hand them in as instructed. Even a switched-off phone on your person can be treated as a conduct issue; confirm the exact rule with the provider.
Printed or handwritten timeline and map-skill summary
Bring a one-page revision sheet of key dates, periods, and map/atlas skills for last-minute review outside the exam room. It must not enter the room.
Know the paper structure and time allocation
Be clear on the number of subjects, points per subject, and whether subjects are compulsory or optional. Confirm the exact structure and scoring with the provider before the exam.
Arrive early at the exam centre
Aim to be at the centre well before the scheduled start so you can find your room and complete any identity check. Confirm with the provider the arrival time and late-entry cutoff.
Plan transport and a backup
Check the route and journey time to the centre, and identify a backup transport option. Confirm with the provider the exact address and entrance to use.
Sleep and meal plan for the day before
Protect sleep and eat a normal breakfast. Avoid last-minute cramming of new material the night before; review only summaries you already know.
Drafting space and answer-booklet discipline
Know that only work inside the official answer booklet counts. Confirm with the provider whether extra sheets are provided and how they must be labelled.
Plan the day
Switch from learning new content to consolidating. Review your own summaries of the main periods, key figures, causes and consequences, and document-based question techniques. Practise one full past-style paper under timed conditions, then mark it honestly and list your three weakest areas.
Do targeted repair on those three weak areas using your notes and textbook. For history, prioritise chronology, the distinction between causes and consequences, and the ability to interpret a short source or map without external help.
Prepare logistics: confirm exam centre, room, start time, and what is allowed in the room with the provider. Pack your ID, pens, and other permitted items in one bag and leave it ready.
Do a light review only: skim your timeline sheet, key terms, and map skills. Do not start new topics. Check transport times and set two alarms. Eat a normal meal and go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Eat breakfast, take your ID and packed bag, and leave with buffer time. Review only your one-page summary outside the room. Keep conversation with other candidates calm and avoid comparing preparation.
Find your room and the candidate list, complete identity verification, and follow invigilator instructions on where to leave bags and devices. Use the toilet before entering the room.
Read the whole paper before writing. Note the points per subject and any choice between optional subjects. Write a short plan for each answer and decide the order in which you will tackle the subjects.
Allocate time in proportion to marks. For document-based questions, state what the source shows, then explain it using your own historical knowledge. For essay-type answers, use a clear structure: introduction with the period and issue, organised body paragraphs, and a short conclusion.
Stop writing new content and check that every required subject is answered, that question numbers match the booklet, and that no answer is left in draft form outside the booklet. Correct only clear errors; avoid rewriting whole answers.
Rules to check
Bring the original accepted identity document and present it when asked. If your ID is expired, lost, or being renewed, confirm with the provider in advance what alternative is accepted; do not assume a copy will be enough.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on seating, bags, devices, and leaving the room. Phones, smartwatches, and earbuds should not be at your desk; confirm with the provider where they must be deposited.
Write only in the official answer booklet and in the permitted ink. Work on loose sheets or in pencil may not be marked; confirm with the provider how extra sheets are requested and labelled.
Use only materials the provider permits. Notes, textbooks, and unauthorised aids are not allowed in the exam room; if you are unsure whether an item is permitted, ask before the exam starts.
Raise your hand and wait for an invigilator if you need to leave the room, need more paper, or have a problem with your booklet. Do not communicate with other candidates during the test.
Scoring and marking are set by the provider. Confirm with the provider how points are allocated, whether there are optional subjects, and what the pass threshold is; do not rely on rumour.
If you believe there is an error in the paper or a disruption during the exam, report it to the invigilator immediately and confirm with the provider afterwards how appeals or complaints are handled.