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1	Secure a Stop Watch for timing the contestants
2	Obtain the help of additional proctors as needed to assist you in timing the contestants as they complete the exam questions. (Larger groups of contestants may require 2 to 3 proctors)
3	Remind the teachers and students that all calculators need to be deprogrammed before the exam begins
4	Seat all contestants and pass out the test while instructing the contestants NOT to open the exam materials until told to do so
5	Have the contestants fill in the questions on the exam cover sheet
6	Read aloud the instructions given on the exam cover sheet
7	Instruct the contestants to turn in their exam materials when finished since the winner will be determined on the highest score with the lowest time as a tie breaker
8	Instruct the contestants that finish early to sit quietly until all others are finished or until the end of the hour. Or you may instruct them to leave quietly when finished. Plan ahead with the High School teacher as to their preference on this matter
9	Instruct the contestants to open the test materials and begin
10	Start the Stop Watch
11	As the contestants turn in their exams, record their time to the nearest second or so (if possible) on the exam cover sheet
12	After 60 minutes collect all tests that have not been turned in and record the time on 60 minutes on them