You’ve most likely used Moodle for coursework submissions, accessing documents and other course-related reasons whilst at UCL. But this might be your first time using Moodle for timed examinations, so we’ve given you some handy tips to make sure you’re feeling as prepared as possible for this new examination process.
Top tips to prepare you for Moodle exams...
1. Get familiar with Moodle
We don't want you falling at the final hurdle, so make sure you use the Moodle practice area to feel comfortable with the submission process.
2. You can access your exam paper and answer sheet 24 hours before the deadline stated on your timetable
The times are written in UK time, or British Summer Time (BST).
3. Get all your documents ready in advance
When downloading the exam questions and answer sheets, save them with the naming format: Candidate Number–Module code e.g. FSRY3-CHEM0001
4. Check you have the correct paper before starting
We know this is a very obvious tip, but with this new way of doing assessments, it's better to be safe than sorry.
And if you're resitting an exam, make sure to double-check the paper for your year of study.
5. Practise your handwritten answers
If your exam requires handwritten answers, such as diagrams or equations - download the Microsoft Office Lens app (on Windows, Apple or Android) and get practising in advance.
6. You can only submit one document for each exam
Please ensure that any handwritten pages or other items you have are inserted as images into your main exam answer sheet.
7. If there's a problem with your assessment...
Sometimes unexpected problems arise during exams. If you need to raise an issue about your exam paper, remember that you can use the 'Examination Paper Query Form’ section in your answer sheet.
8. Your first submission is the final submission
We’d recommend you double, even triple check to make sure you’ve got everything correct before you submit your assessment. No resubmissions will be allowed and late submissions may be penalised - so please check, check and check again!
9. All good to go with your submission?
Before you click that button, make sure you check: have you entered your word count on the answer sheet? Is everything saved as one document? Have you used the correct naming format? If yes for all three, then you're all set.
10. Examination conduct
And please don’t forget – although the exam is open book, the regulations around plagiarism, collusion and academic misconduct still apply.
Our final (and unofficial) tip - stay positive and try your best. You’ve got this! It may feel daunting to do these online examinations but if you get yourself prepared in advance, it can benefit your performance on the day.
And because we want you to feel as comfortable for these exams as possible, make sure to have a look at our tips on remote studying during this lockdown period.