How to use the exam practice timer
These are example practice timings, not an official exam format. Set your own section lengths and keep a review buffer at the end.
- Press StartThe first step begins at once. Space starts and pauses; N moves to the next step early; +1 adds a minute to this step.
- Press ProjectorThe step’s title, “Step 2 of 4” and what comes next fill the screen beside big numbers — on solid dusk, or Daylight for a bright room. The buttons dim while it runs but never disappear.
- Wait or move onThis routine moves on by itself with a soft chime. Choose Wait for me under Edit steps to stop at each step.
- Make it yoursEdit steps renames, retimes, reorders or adds steps; Share puts your version in a link for your next lesson. No account needed.
The 4 steps · 50 min
| Step | What happens | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Read and plan | Read the questions and decide how to divide your time. | 5 min |
| 2. Section 1 | — | 20 min |
| 3. Section 2 | — | 20 min |
| 4. Review | Return to skipped questions and check your answers. | 5 min |
Moves on by itself between steps. The whole routine ends with a gentle chime — or a silent glow — that rings until you press Stop.
More classroom activities and routines
Each runs as steps on the projector, ready to start.
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Station × 4 · 10Tidy up and move × 3 · 2Tidy up and return · 2
RunThink–Pair–Share
Think · 2Pair · 3Share · 5
RunLesson Agenda
Starter · 5Learn · 10Practise · 25Exit ticket · 5
RunMorning Routine
Make the bed · 1Get ready · 5Breakfast · 10Final check · 3
RunReading Session
Choose a focus · 1Read · 20Reflect · 3
RunWriting Sprint
Plan · 3Write · 20Review · 5
Run
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