Test day
ESAT Whiteboard Rules
The ESAT is computer based, so you do not take a notebook in. The test centre provides rough-work materials. You cannot bring your own pen and paper.
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The rules
Personal pen and paper are not allowed. If the board or pen at the centre is not working, raise your hand and ask the invigilator to replace it.
What you receive
An erasable noteboard / whiteboard and pen are provided for rough working.
What you cannot bring
Leave your own board at home
You cannot bring your own whiteboard, notebook, extra pens or scrap paper into the test. Practice kit is for home use only.
Recommended practice setup
- Writing equations quickly
- Drawing small diagrams
- Keeping working compact
- Wiping and restarting quickly
- Avoiding filling the whole board
A simple A4 dry-wipe board is enough. You do not need anything expensive. The point is getting comfortable with limited working space.
Practice products
These are ordinary stationery links for practice only. They are not the materials you can bring into the exam, and they are not identical to every Pearson centre board.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring my own pen and paper to the ESAT?
No. UAT-UK says the test centre provides rough-work materials. Candidates cannot bring their own pen and paper into the test.
What do you get for rough working?
An erasable noteboard or whiteboard and pen are provided for rough working.
What should I practise with?
A simple A4 dry-wipe board is enough. You do not need anything expensive. The point is getting comfortable with limited working space. Practice boards are not identical to every Pearson centre board.
Practise compact working, not a perfect replica board
Get used to writing small, wiping quickly and keeping diagrams tight. Then practise the same no-calculator speed you will need on the day.
Related guides
What test day is like
Module timing, breaks, whiteboards, flagging and review screens.
No-calculator practice
Speed and accuracy training for fractions, ratios and formulae.
ESAT preparation guide
The full plan: order of work, timeline and what to practise first.
Does the ESAT have breaks?
Toilet breaks, module timing and access arrangements.
ESAT calculator rules
Calculators are not permitted. Here's what you can use for working.
Sources
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