1.                Do NOT open the folder until you are told to do so.

2.                The folder contains a 50 item multiple-choice Test and a separate bubble-style Answer Key.

3.                Use the pencils provided to fill in (do not X) the correct bubbles on the Answer Key.

4.                You may make marks on the Test, but only responses on the Key will be used for scoring purposes.

5.                All Test items have 4 options.

6.                There is one best answer for each question.

7.                There are no “Some of the above,” “All of the above,” “A and B,” or similarly worded combination options. 

8.                Work rapidly, you will have 30 minutes to complete the Test – Remember, only answers on the Answer Key will be used for scoring.

9.                Any effort on your part to look at another participant’s desk will result in immediate disqualification.  Do NOT look around the room between the time the Test begins and when it is collected.

10.           If both of your pencils break, raise your hand and we will provide you with new pencils.

11.           We cannot answer questions about individual items on the Test, please do not ask.

12.           If there is a problem with the physical Test, raise your hand and we will replace the test. 

13.           If you complete the Test before the end of the exam period, place everything back in the envelope and turn it in at the front of the room.

14.           You may then quietly leave the room and go to the 1st floor.  Please DO NOT remain outside of the testing room where you may disturb students still taking the exam.

15.           Good luck and thanks for participating in Brain Bee 2006!!