pen or pencil

[sanam]

the vcaa structions for section b of the 2011 exam state that we have to "write using black or blue pen."
I cannot write in pen, i would freak! what do i do? call vcaa to confirm it?

[Chavi]

Extract the lead within your pencil manually (use a mini-saw), and replace it with an plastic ink tip. That way you retain the 'pencil' feel without compromising your test results.

[Readinya]

Instructions for Section B
Answer all questions in the spaces provided in blue or black pen or pencil.

From VCAA 2010

[Andiio]

Yeah the 2011 cover page states that we answer in either blue or black pen :\

[pi]

You need a pen (black and/or blue ONLY) because all chem papers are getting scanned, and pencil may not show up (ie. = loss of marks).

[nacho]

hm that sucks
they should definitely add extra pages, or a lot of extra lines
way to annoying when you cross a whole answer out and you have to utilise skills acquired from tetris.

[pi]

hm that sucks
they should definitely add extra pages, or a lot of extra lines
way to annoying when you cross a whole answer out and you have to utilise skills acquired from tetris.

+1, I also use pencil a lot


Its so much more practical in exams, but I can see how it could get badly smudged or pages ripped through intense rubbing out...

[homosapiens]

they say pencil won't show up but it really does (according to my chem teacher who marked papers last year), so if you really can't stand writing in pen it doesn't matter THAT much

[Romperait]

Pretty sure that if they can't see it on the scanned pages they'll just mark the original copy instead so if you're willing to try your luck with a slightly less happy examiner then pencil is fine.

[luken93]

hm that sucks
they should definitely add extra pages, or a lot of extra lines
way to annoying when you cross a whole answer out and you have to utilise skills acquired from tetris.

+1, I also use pencil a lot


Its so much more practical in exams, but I can see how it could get badly smudged or pages ripped through intense rubbing out...

For a lefty, smudging with a pen is worse than a rubber

So what's the go then, don't add your MC answers onto the page until the very last minute so that you don't make a mistake?

Moderator action: removed real name, sorry for the inconvenience

[Andiio]

It says you can use pencil for MC but pen for section B... haha ==

[GuessWho]

I actually have an erasable pen but I'm not sure if its appropriate to use it.
I'm going to confirm with my teacher whether or not I would be allowed to use one of these.
Hopefully this idea helps some of you guys out
If you don't know what I'm talking about heres a link http://www.cultpens.com/acatalog/Pilot_Frixion_Erasable_Rollerball.html

[luken93]

It says you can use pencil for MC but pen for section B... haha ==

Yes!

[jane1234]

For a lefty, smudging with a pen is worse than a rubber

+1
I think more ink goes on to my hand than the actual paper...

[Vincezor]

For a lefty, smudging with a pen is worse than a rubber

+1
I think more ink goes on to my hand than the actual paper...

Can't imagine what it'd be like for the 3 hour english exam. *shudders*

Yes I am left handed