Reading plus writing
1 hourSegments
2
First
15:00
Total
1:00:00
A 15-minute reading window followed by a 45-minute writing block.
Reading window plus exam countdown
Free Exam Timer With Reading Time
Run an exam timer with a separate reading time window before writing begins. Use it for classroom tests, mock exams, practice papers, and assessments where students need a quiet review period first.
Built for this job
Students see when reading time ends and writing time begins.
Teachers can project one clear timer instead of managing multiple clocks.
Segmented presets make exam rules visible without extra instructions.
Current agenda item
Reading time
1/2
15:00
Next
Writing time
Total time
1:00:00
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.
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.
Short reading test
30 minSegments
2
First
5:00
Total
30:00
A 5-minute reading window followed by a 25-minute test.
Mock exam reading
115 minSegments
4
First
15:00
Total
1:55:00
A long mock exam with reading, writing, final warning, and review.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Explain whether students may write during the reading segment before starting.
Use segment labels that match the exam instructions.
Keep the timer quiet and readable during formal assessments.
Use an XTimer room when a teacher controls the timer from a desk while projecting the display.
Frequently asked questions
What is an exam timer with reading time?
It is a segmented exam timer that counts down a separate reading period before the main writing or test period begins.
Can I change the reading time length?
Yes. Start from a preset, then adjust the reading and writing segments to match the exam instructions.
Can I use this for mock exams?
Yes. The mock exam preset includes reading, writing, final warning, and review segments for realistic practice.