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Individual Rest Breaks

Some students have approved rest breaks as part of their access arrangements. ExamClock lets you pause individual timers while keeping the main exam running.

See How It Works
JS
John Smith
Standard time
1:45:30
Running
EW
Emma Wilson
Rest break active
⏸ PAUSED
3:42 break time
Time when resumed:2:11:52
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Michael Taylor
+25% extra time
2:11:52
Running

How Rest Breaks Work

Simple, compliant rest break management for students with access arrangements.

1

Student Requests Break

Student indicates they need their supervised rest break.

2

Tap to Pause

One tap on the control panel pauses their individual timer.

3

Break Time Tracked

System records total break time for your records.

4

Resume Timer

Tap again to resume. Timer continues from where it stopped.

Designed for Access Arrangements

Many students have approved rest breaks as part of their exam access arrangements. ExamClock makes managing these breaks simple and compliant.

Individual Control

Pause one student without affecting others in the room.

Clear Visual Indicator

Paused timers are clearly marked so everyone knows the status.

Break Time Logging

Total break time is recorded for compliance and audit purposes.

Multiple Breaks Supported

Students can take multiple rest breaks as needed during the exam.

Common Rest Break Scenarios

Medical Condition

Students with conditions requiring periodic rest or medication.

Anxiety or ADHD

Approved breaks to help maintain focus during long exams.

Physical Needs

Students needing movement breaks or bathroom visits.

Exam Board Compliant

Rest break functionality meets requirements for major exam boards.

JCQ
UK Qualifications
IB
International
Cambridge
IGCSE & A-Level
Edexcel
Pearson
AQA
UK Board

Support Every Student's Needs

Make access arrangements simple with ExamClock's rest break feature.

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