Tag: Exam Logistics
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Extra Time and Exam Access Arrangements in the BBO: What Students and Teachers Need to Confirm
The BBO permits extra time for students who normally receive it in public examinations, but the arrangement is teacher-facilitated, not automatic. This guide explains the UKBC rule, the invigilator’s portal role, and a practical checklist so no student loses access on competition day.
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BBO Online Paper Walkthrough (2026-27): Flags, Calculators and the Paper 2 Timer Trap
UKBC’s instructions show how the online BBO paper behaves: one question per screen, a flag menu, auto-submit, and a Paper 2 button that starts both timers. What that changes.
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Two BBO Calendars for 2027: The UKBC Window, the China-Region Date, and Which One Governs You
UKBC lists the 2027 BBO window as 15-22 January with registration opening 1 October, while the China-region listing gives a fixed date. Here is which calendar governs you.
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The Mid-January Collision: Fitting the BBO Into the Busiest Fortnight of Your School Year
The BBO lands in the same weeks as mocks, coursework deadlines and a shifting Spring Festival. A go-or-skip rule and a fourteen-day protocol for surviving it.