<p>During a 3-hour national math exam (the AIME), the proctor noticed it was noon and pulled out his lunchbag while the exam was in progress. The students, who did NOT have the option to stop for lunch, did their best to ignore the munching and the smells while they wrestled with the problems. </p>
<p>I was surprised that this was allowed - there is a difference between everyday classroom behavior, where I suppose a teacher might grab a bite, and these once a year qualifying exams. When they give the PSAT and SAT I can’t imagine that happening. I hope!</p>
<p>Well, before complaining, you may want to inquire whether the proctor’s schedule allowed for a lunch break that day. It’s possible that this was his only opportunity to eat, which might make the rude behavior seem a little less so.</p>
<p>tanager2-while my son was taking the PSAT’s, his proctor pulled out a cell phone and proceeded to have a “quiet” conversation. :rolleyes: I think the AIME proctor had no business doing that during a 3 hour exam. The school should have made arrangements to have the proctor relieved by another proctor.</p>
<p>momof3sons - It is hard for me to believe that an adult teacher would have a phone conversation during the PSAT. But - some people text while driving and I can’t believe that either. </p>
<p>Just this morning our school announced that it is time to sign up for the AP exams. I should not have to bring this up, but I will make sure no cell phones or Pringles are in evidence at the AP exams!</p>
<p>I don’t know, the teachers regularly eat in class here, so the teacher could have done that, and the exam ended in the middle of class period. There was at least 25 minutes free there.</p>