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MAT (Oxford Test) Format

Hi to any Y13s that have taken MAT last year. Regarding the format of the test, are the MCQs done on the computer, is there paper available for workings and are you allowed a geometry kit? Thanks!

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by qsep
Hi to any Y13s that have taken MAT last year. Regarding the format of the test, are the MCQs done on the computer, is there paper available for workings and are you allowed a geometry kit? Thanks!

Hello, the MAT when I did it last year was done online at a centre (which you need to book for yourself).

You use the computer to enter your answers and you were given a whiteboard & pen to do your working (do not try to rub this out a) you literally won't be able to b) if you need more space then you can raise your hand and the invigilator should bring you over another)

Also don't bring anything into the room with you, it'll be just you the whiteboard and pen, your id and a key for a locker if you choose to use one. Anything else is not allowed

Hope this helps 🙂 I don't know if they're any changes for this year though
(edited 7 months ago)

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by iive
Hello, the MAT when I did it last year was done online at a centre (which you need to book for yourself).
You use the computer to enter your answers and you were given a whiteboard & pen to do your working (do not try to rub this out a) you literally won't be able to b) if you need more space then you can raise your hand and the invigilator should bring you over another)
Also don't bring anything into the room with you, it'll be just you the whiteboard and pen, your id and a key for a locker if you choose to use one. Anything else is not allowed
Hope this helps 🙂 I don't know if they're any changes for this year though

Thank you so much!

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