How to use examWizard

Step-by-step process

A step-by-step guide to using examWizard, a free exam preparation tool containing a

bank of past exam questions, mark schemes and examiners’ reports.

How to login?
Initially you will be presented with the homepage.

Step 1 - From the homepage, select either a GQ or BTEC subject or sector

Step 2 - Select your subject from the drop-down menu on the Home page click Login.

Step 3 - Login using your EdexcelOnline or QMA account details (available free to all
teachers of Edexcel specifications).

N.B. Ask your Examinations Officer if you unsure of you’re username and password.

• Find Papers • My Papers

Find Past Papers My Papers

 Search for past exams papers, mark schemes and

examiner’s reports.  View and edit tests that you have preciously created,
and view past papers that you saved.

• Build A Paper • FAQ

Build A Paper

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FAQ
 Search for questions, then build your own homework
activity, test or mock exam. Check out our most frequently asked questions.
 What subjects can you use examWizard for?

A range of GCSE, International GCSE, GCE subjects, As & A Levels, Functional Skills
and BTEC Nationals.

Please note that BTEC is a separate set of subjects and material, whereas Functional
Skills is included as a subset of GQ.

GCSE subjects
• Edexcel GCSE • Edexcel GCSE English, • Edexcel GCSE History • Edexcel GCSE
Astronomy English Language A and B Religious Studies
and English Literature
• Edexcel GCSE • Edexcel GCSE ICT • Edexcel GCSE
Business • Edexcel GCSE French, Science
German and Spanish • Edexcel GCSE
• Edexcel GCSE
• Edexcel GCSE Mathematics
Statistics
Computer Science • Edexcel GCSE
Geography A and B • Edexcel GCSE PE

A level subjects
• Edexcel A Level • Edexcel A Level • Edexcel A level • Edexcel A level
Business Geography Mathematics Science

• Edexcel A Level • Edexcel A Level • Edexcel A level

Economics A and B History Psychology

International Advanced Level subjects

• IAL Accounting • IAL Information • IAL Mathematics • IAL Science
Technology

BTEC subjects
• BTEC L3 Animal • BTEC L3 Children’s • BTEC L3 • BTEC L3 Health and
Management Play, Learning and Enterprise and Social Care
Development Entrepreneurship
• BTEC L3 Applied • BTEC L3 Information
Science • BTEC L3 Computing • BTEC L3 Forensic Technology
and Criminal
• BTEC L3 Business • BTEC L3 Engineering Investigation • BTEC L3 Sport

• BTEC L3 Sport and

Exercise Science

Functional Skills
Functional Skills subjects
• Level 1 and 2 English • Level 1 and 2 ICT • Level 1 and 2 Mathematics
 Find Past Papers

Step 1 - Click on the Find Past Papers tab and select to list all past papers.

Step 2 - You can use additional search criteria to narrow down your search. Click
Search to bring up your results.
Step 3 - The results can be sorted by clicking on the column headers.

Clicking on a past paper will display a new

window, with the following tabs showing:
• Paper
• Mark Scheme
• Examiner’s Report

Each of these can be exported in PDF format,

to store on your computer and print out later.

Step 4 - To export the past exam paper, mark scheme or examiner’s report select
the Export button.

If a paper includes additional materials (such as resource booklets or formulae

sheets), these are included in an additional Resources tab.

Please note: some of these files are quite large, so may take a short while to load.
 Build a paper

Step 1 - Click on the Build a paper tab and select qualification.

Step 2 - Use the different search filter options to find the questions you need and
click Search.

Step 3 - Results options are presented in the left side panel, View, Add and
Remove various question to start to build your paper.

Step 4 - Preview questions by clicking View/Edit and naming your paper.

This section will tell you the details of how your paper is progressing, with indications
of number of questions, overall time to complete and overall marks given.

Details on Questions, Mark Scheme and Examiner report are also given here.

Step 5 - Once the paper is completed you can save and view your papers in the
My Paper section ready to edit, export, delete or print.
 My Papers

Once saved, your custom paper will remain in the My Papers area for you to come
back and retrieve, edit, or copy.

Step 1 - Click on the My Papers tab to view and edit

Custom papers include an automatically generated mark scheme and examiner’s

report, based on the questions included.

Step 2 - To preview the custom paper, click on the paper name. The custom paper
will open in a new browser window.

Step 3 - To print it, or export it to MS Word or PDF, select the Print icon.

Step 4 - To edit it, select the Edit icon. You will be then be taken to the Build a Paper
tab where you can edit your paper by adding, deleting and re-ordering questions.

Please note: You will need to save your changes by clicking the Save button on the
My Exam Paper panel.

Step 5 - Create a copy of your paper and edit the new version. Simply select the Copy
icon next to paper you want to update.
 FAQs
How do I print or export my custom paper to MS Word or PDF?

You can print your custom paper two ways:

1. Once your custom paper is ready but not yet saved, you can print it by clicking the
Export button that appears on the My Exam Paper panel on the Build A Paper tab.

2. Once your custom paper is saved, you will be able to print it from the My Papers
tab by clicking the Print icon that appears next to your paper.

In both cases you will be presented with three options:

• Print
• Export to Word
• Export to PDF
You can also add a cover sheet to your papers before printing.

How can I increase the question area?

You can minimise or maximise Search Results panel area by clicking the arrow
icon ( ).

Can I edit custom papers I have already created?

Yes. Go to the My Papers tab and select the Edit icon that appears next to the
custom paper you would like to edit. You will be then taken to the Build a Paper tab
where you can add, delete and reorder questions.

How can I download additional resources onto my local computer?

Open a custom paper with resources and click on the Resources tab. Select the
resource you would like to download by clicking on it. Depending on your browser’s
settings, the downloaded resource can appear at the bottom of your browser
window or you will get the open/save pop-up window.

Can I use examWizard for more than one subject?

Yes. You must select a subject before logging in, but you are not restricted as to
which subject you can choose. You can change a subject on Home page.

If you have any further questions about examWizard and how it can benefit
you and your learners, Please contact your Account Manager or email
[email protected].
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