That means a 4-mark question should take ~6 minutes. A 10-mark question? ~15 minutes.
[ \text{New allowed time per question} = \frac{\text{Time remaining}}{\text{Questions remaining}} ] exam timer math
[ \text{Time per Mark} = \frac{\text{Total Exam Time (minutes)}}{\text{Total Marks}} ] That means a 4-mark question should take ~6 minutes
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. it’s a motivator. For others