The thread highlights the Problems that candidates experienced during
their exams on 27th Feb, 2016 and their possible solutions.
We believe you've been waiting for this thread, so we will just jump
right into the issues and tackle them using Our staff experience of
computers and exams generally.
First, we will like to thank all 27th Feb JAMB Candidates for giving us
the the hints and inspiration to write the post. We love you all and we equally wish you success.
1. TIME: The timing for the 2016 CBT exams has changed,
although the number of questions are the same. This means you have to
work with time while Practicing JAMB Past Questions. The new time is
2hrs 45Mins. The time in previous exams used to be 3hrs 30mins. We are
still not sure what inspired the decision for shortening the time but it
simply means you have to now work harder.
2. CALCULATOR: For the 2016 JAMB, you will be using
what is called an "ON-SCREEN Calculator". You will no longer be using
physical, hard calculator. This type of calculator is the type you
activate from the computer and you simply click on the values as you see
them on the screen. It's just like the type on your mobile phone.
According to reports from candidates that wrote on 27th Feb, the button
for the calculator is located at the bottom right corner of the JAMB CBT
Environment. Just click on it and the calculator will appear.
If you want to practice how to use an "ON-SCREEN Calculator" on a
computer system. Open the calculator from your computer, follow these
steps;
i. Click on the start menu at the bottom left of your screen.
ii. Find and Click on "All Programs".
iii. Find and Click on "Accessories"
iv. Then Find and Click on "Calculator".
v. It should be very easy to use.
If the calculator you see now, is the type you see on the exam day, you
can easily switch to the "Scientific" or "Statistics" part of the
calculator by clicking "View" among the top menus in the calculator.
If you will be needing a calculator, you should practice using it before
the exam to save you a lot of time and errors you can avoid by
calculating using paper.
3. Rough Sheet: Some candidates have complained they
were not given rough sheet, while others say they were given. Either
way, you have to go prepared. We suggest, you make 2 extra photo copy of
your Exam Slip. I believe you will be allowed to take this into the
hall and you can use that as a back-up.
4. Log-Out Issues: Some candidates complained that
sometimes, the system just logs them out of the exam. Don't Panic! Just
simply log in again by using your JAMB Registration Number or call the
attention of an invigilator.
5. What CBT environment is like: According to a candidate, the mode of asking questions, and navigating is similar to the GHS CBT Classroom Exam. So you can practice for free to get yourself acquainted.
6. Circumstances beyond your control: There are some
issues that may occur, which are way beyond your control e.g. Power
Shutdown, Network or Server Issues e.t.c. In this case, you have to pray
that the issue is resolved as quickly as possible by the staff of the
centre.
7. GUESSING Software: There is really no guessing
software. If you see your time is almost running out, do the best you
can to select the right guesses and ensure you select an option for
every question. You might just guess right.
8. CALCULATOR DECIMAL: So we realized
some more students complained that they could not find (dot) (Point)
(Decimal) (.) on the calculator, for them to click. This means they
could not solve questions like 0.00234 x 0.987. The solution to this is
to use the (dot) (Point) (Decimal) (.) on the keyboard. This means you
click on the number, then "TYPE" the dot.
9. We may UPDATE this number if there is any further solution to an
experience we feel we should share so please come back later and reload
this page from time to time to see if we have added any new thing on
this number.
If you have any point you think we missed out, post it as a comment to
inform others. We will monitor this thread to see if this publication
needs to be updated with your point.
Goodluck!
