Timer Math: Exam

We’ve all seen it: the big red (or green) timer at the top of the screen. For some, it’s a motivator. For others, it’s a source of pure panic.

A 2-hour exam (120 minutes) worth 80 marks. ( 120 / 80 = 1.5 ) minutes per mark.

[ \text{Minutes left per question} = \frac{\text{Minutes Remaining}}{\text{Questions Remaining}} ] exam timer math

[ \text{New allowed time per question} = \frac{\text{Time remaining}}{\text{Questions remaining}} ]

Instead, :

Before the exam, calculate this number and write it at the top of your page. 2. The “Checkpoint” Method (Mental Math) You can’t constantly divide fractions under pressure. Instead, set time checkpoints.

[ \text{Time per Mark} = \frac{\text{Total Exam Time (minutes)}}{\text{Total Marks}} ] We’ve all seen it: the big red (or

That means a 4-mark question should take ~6 minutes. A 10-mark question? ~15 minutes.