First time taking the US DAT! Need this stupid question answered!

[Justdoit90]

Hello,

I am taking US DAT for the first time in April, and I have this one stupid question answered: Do we get to use scrap papers (that we can write on) throughout the entire test? I do not know anyone around me that took the US DAT, and I am that type of person who needs to write while taking the exam. Your response will be much appreciated!

Thanks!

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[Ari Rezaei]

You get 2 sheets of laminated graph paper and 2 markers that look pretty much like this. The markers are non-erasable, so if you run out you just raise your hand and they'll exchange your old 2 sheets for another 2 new sheets.

 

[Justdoit90]

You get 2 sheets of laminated graph paper and 2 markers that looks pretty much like this. The markers are non-erasable, so if you run out you just raise your hand and they'll bring you another 2 sheets.

Thanks for the fast reply!

 

[FutureDentist121]

Make sure to test the markers to see if its writing correctly before starting your test!!

 

[Justdoit90]

Make sure to test the markers to see if its writing correctly before starting your test!!

Yup thats a must! Thanks!

 

[swindoll]

And don't be shy to ask for more than two sheets if you feel like you'll need them! Personally, I was fine with just two, but I read on here that the administrators don't mind giving you more than two if they have extra.

 

[Justdoit90]

And don't be shy to ask for more than two sheets if you feel like you'll need them! Personally, I was fine with just two, but I read on here that the administrators don't mind giving you more than two if they have extra.

Thank you for the insight as well!

 

[swindoll]

Thank you for the insight as well!

Any time! Don't forget to post your breakdown on here after you take the test!

 

[Make Or Break]

I'm just curious but what is the point of using laminated paper and markers versus regular pen and paper?

 

[Ari Rezaei]

I'm just curious but what is the point of using laminated paper and markers versus regular pen and paper?

If I had to guess, probably test security. What do you do with a 1000+ used sheets with work written on them from the exams? You can't throw them in a dumpster, you'd have to shred them at least. So it's probably cheaper to just reuse laminated sheets, plus they can account for all of the sheets they give out.

 

[DAT Destroyer]

I'm just curious but what is the point of using laminated paper and markers versus regular pen and paper?

Hi.

Students were actually using the pencils given, sharpening them to a very sharp point and using it for the angle ranking on the PAT, and they were also folding the paper for the PAT . I was told it was to prevent cheating. The laminated sheets and pens are difficult to deal with , but all students are in the same boat..

FYI - It was not that long ago they added the online screen calculators on the DAT

I recommend to our students the DAT Test drive offered at the testing center. This is a great tool if you want to familiar yourself with the test environment etc. Follow the link below for more info.


https://www.prometric.com/en-us/for-test-takers/prepare-for-test-day/pages/take-a-practice-test.aspx

Good luck to you in your studies and on the DAT
Nancy

 

[eugpeng]

my markers were really good except my board was smaller than a graph paper and it was turquoise colored. I switched out my boards at least 3 times because I do a lot of work on the paper. Be ready to have your hands stained with marker for dayys