Sections, reading time, breaks, and review

Free Exam Section Timer

Use an exam section timer for reading periods, timed sections, breaks, review windows, and room announcements. Create an XTimer room when proctors, instructors, and display screens need the same visible exam timing.

Built for this job

Students can see how much time remains in each exam section.

Proctors can keep reading, work, break, and review windows separate.

XTimer rooms support shared exam section timers across proctor devices and displays.

Current agenda item

Reading time

1/5

5:00

Next

Section 1

Total time

1:30:00

Agenda presets

Agenda

Edit durations in minutes.

Controls

Create controlled room

Use this setup in XTimer

Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?

Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.

Open in XTimer room

Presets that match real work

Start from a timer people already understand.

Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.

Two-section exam

90 min

Segments

5

First

5:00

Total

1:30:00

A 90-minute exam section timer with reading time, two sections, break, and review.

Single section

45 min

Segments

2

First

40:00

Total

45:00

A 45-minute timer for one exam section and review.

Reading time

5 min

Total

5 min

A 5-minute reading period before students begin.

Professional setup

Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.

Match the official exam schedule when timing affects scores or eligibility.

Display section labels clearly so students know which part is active.

Keep review time separate from main work time.

Use an XTimer room when one proctor controls timing and a room display shows the countdown.

Frequently asked questions

What is an exam section timer?

An exam section timer separates reading periods, timed sections, breaks, review windows, and room announcements.

Can I use this for official exams?

Use it only when it matches your official exam rules and proctoring procedures. Official requirements should always control the schedule.

Can proctors share the timer?

Yes. Create an XTimer room when proctors and classroom displays need the same visible exam section timer.