diff --git a/src/api.js b/src/api.js
index 68ec4e50..bc514238 100644
--- a/src/api.js
+++ b/src/api.js
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 import { examRequiresAccessToken, store } from './data';
 
 export function isExam() {
-  const { exam } = store.getState().examState;
+  const { exam } = store.getState().specialExams;
   return !!exam?.id;
 }
 
 export function getExamAccess() {
-  const { exam, examAccessToken } = store.getState().examState;
+  const { exam, examAccessToken } = store.getState().specialExams;
   if (!exam) {
     return '';
   }
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ export function getExamAccess() {
 }
 
 export async function fetchExamAccess() {
-  const { exam } = store.getState().examState;
+  const { exam } = store.getState().specialExams;
   const { dispatch } = store;
   if (!exam) {
     return Promise.resolve();
diff --git a/src/api.test.jsx b/src/api.test.jsx
index 1cabd935..850218f9 100644
--- a/src/api.test.jsx
+++ b/src/api.test.jsx
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ describe('External API integration tests', () => {
       jest.mock('./data');
       const mockExam = Factory.build('exam', { attempt: Factory.build('attempt') });
       const mockToken = Factory.build('examAccessToken');
-      const mockState = { examState: { exam: mockExam, examAccessToken: mockToken } };
+      const mockState = { specialExams: { exam: mockExam, examAccessToken: mockToken } };
       store.getState = jest.fn().mockReturnValue(mockState);
     });
 
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ describe('External API integration tests', () => {
   describe('Test isExam without exam', () => {
     beforeAll(() => {
       jest.mock('./data');
-      const mockState = { examState: { exam: null, examAccessToken: null } };
+      const mockState = { specialExams: { exam: null, examAccessToken: null } };
       store.getState = jest.fn().mockReturnValue(mockState);
     });
 
diff --git a/src/core/ExamStateProvider.jsx b/src/core/ExamStateProvider.jsx
index ced1d07c..174a2b61 100644
--- a/src/core/ExamStateProvider.jsx
+++ b/src/core/ExamStateProvider.jsx
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ const StateProvider = ({ children, ...state }) => {
   );
 };
 
-const mapStateToProps = (state) => ({ ...state.examState });
+const mapStateToProps = (state) => ({ ...state.specialExams });
 
 const ExamStateProvider = withExamStore(
   StateProvider,
diff --git a/src/core/OuterExamTimer.test.jsx b/src/core/OuterExamTimer.test.jsx
index fb6984c2..056bfca6 100644
--- a/src/core/OuterExamTimer.test.jsx
+++ b/src/core/OuterExamTimer.test.jsx
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ describe('OuterExamTimer', () => {
       attempt_status: ExamStatus.STARTED,
     });
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: {
+      specialExams: {
         activeAttempt: attempt,
         exam: {
           time_limit_mins: 60,
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ describe('OuterExamTimer', () => {
 
   it('does not render timer if there is no exam in progress', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: {
+      specialExams: {
         activeAttempt: {},
         exam: {},
       },
diff --git a/src/data/__factories__/examState.factory.js b/src/data/__factories__/examState.factory.js
index af775148..ccb6e411 100644
--- a/src/data/__factories__/examState.factory.js
+++ b/src/data/__factories__/examState.factory.js
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ import './exam.factory';
 import './proctoringSettings.factory';
 import './examAccessToken.factory';
 
-Factory.define('examState')
+Factory.define('specialExams')
   .attr('proctoringSettings', Factory.build('proctoringSettings'))
   .attr('exam', Factory.build('exam'))
   .attr('examAccessToken', Factory.build('examAccessToken'))
diff --git a/src/data/__snapshots__/redux.test.jsx.snap b/src/data/__snapshots__/redux.test.jsx.snap
index 69475b13..24344fd5 100644
--- a/src/data/__snapshots__/redux.test.jsx.snap
+++ b/src/data/__snapshots__/redux.test.jsx.snap
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ Object {
 
 exports[`Data layer integration tests Test getExamAttemptsData Should get, and save exam and attempt 1`] = `
 Object {
-  "examState": Object {
+  "specialExams": Object {
     "activeAttempt": Object {
       "attempt_code": "",
       "attempt_id": 1,
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ Object {
 
 exports[`Data layer integration tests Test getLatestAttemptData with edx-proctoring as a backend (no EXAMS_BASE_URL) Should get, and save latest attempt 1`] = `
 Object {
-  "examState": Object {
+  "specialExams": Object {
     "activeAttempt": Object {
       "attempt_code": "",
       "attempt_id": 1,
@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@ Object {
 
 exports[`Data layer integration tests Test resetExam Should reset exam attempt 1`] = `
 Object {
-  "examState": Object {
+  "specialExams": Object {
     "activeAttempt": null,
     "allowProctoringOptOut": false,
     "apiErrorMsg": "",
@@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ Object {
 
 exports[`Data layer integration tests Test resetExam with edx-proctoring as backend (no EXAMS_BASE_URL) Should reset exam attempt 1`] = `
 Object {
-  "examState": Object {
+  "specialExams": Object {
     "activeAttempt": null,
     "allowProctoringOptOut": false,
     "apiErrorMsg": "",
diff --git a/src/data/index.js b/src/data/index.js
index 9c6cb1a3..27409017 100644
--- a/src/data/index.js
+++ b/src/data/index.js
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 export {
+  createProctoredExamAttempt,
   getExamAttemptsData,
   getLatestAttemptData,
   getProctoringSettings,
diff --git a/src/data/redux.test.jsx b/src/data/redux.test.jsx
index b56e0ee9..b4dffc7a 100644
--- a/src/data/redux.test.jsx
+++ b/src/data/redux.test.jsx
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
     await executeThunk(thunks.getAllowProctoringOptOut(true), store.dispatch);
 
     const state = store.getState();
-    expect(state.examState.allowProctoringOptOut).toEqual(true);
+    expect(state.specialExams.allowProctoringOptOut).toEqual(true);
   });
 
   describe('Test getExamAttemptsData', () => {
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
       await executeThunk(thunks.getExamAttemptsData(courseId, contentId), store.dispatch);
 
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.total_time).toBe('30 minutes');
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.total_time).toBe('30 minutes');
     });
 
     it('Should fail to fetch if error occurs', async () => {
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
       await executeThunk(thunks.getExamAttemptsData(courseId, contentId), store.dispatch);
 
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Network Error');
+      expect(state.specialExams.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Network Error');
     });
   });
 
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
         await executeThunk(thunks.getProctoringSettings(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
 
         const state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.proctoringSettings).toMatchSnapshot();
+        expect(state.specialExams.proctoringSettings).toMatchSnapshot();
       });
     });
 
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
       await executeThunk(thunks.getProctoringSettings(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
 
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.proctoringSettings).toMatchSnapshot();
+      expect(state.specialExams.proctoringSettings).toMatchSnapshot();
     });
 
     it('Should fail to fetch if error occurs', async () => {
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       const state = store.getState();
       expect(loggingService.logError).toHaveBeenCalled();
-      expect(state.examState.proctoringSettings).toMatchSnapshot();
+      expect(state.specialExams.proctoringSettings).toMatchSnapshot();
     });
 
     it('Should fail to fetch if error occurs', async () => {
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
       await executeThunk(thunks.getProctoringSettings(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
 
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Network Error');
+      expect(state.specialExams.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Network Error');
     });
   });
 
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
       await executeThunk(thunks.getExamReviewPolicy(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
 
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.reviewPolicy).toEqual(reviewPolicy);
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.reviewPolicy).toEqual(reviewPolicy);
     });
 
     it('Should fail to fetch if error occurs', async () => {
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
       await executeThunk(thunks.getExamReviewPolicy(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
 
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Network Error');
+      expect(state.specialExams.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Network Error');
     });
 
     it('Should fail to fetch if no exam id', async () => {
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       const state = store.getState();
       expect(loggingService.logError).toHaveBeenCalled();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.reviewPolicy).toBeUndefined();
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.reviewPolicy).toBeUndefined();
     });
   });
 
@@ -212,11 +212,11 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.getExamAttemptsData(courseId, contentId), store.dispatch);
         let state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.activeAttempt).toBeNull();
+        expect(state.specialExams.activeAttempt).toBeNull();
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.startTimedExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
         state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.activeAttempt).toMatchSnapshot();
+        expect(state.specialExams.activeAttempt).toMatchSnapshot();
         expect(axiosMock.history.post[0].data).toEqual(JSON.stringify({
           exam_id: exam.id,
           start_clock: 'true',
@@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       await executeThunk(thunks.startTimedExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.activeAttempt).toMatchSnapshot();
+      expect(state.specialExams.activeAttempt).toMatchSnapshot();
       expect(axiosMock.history.post[0].data).toEqual(JSON.stringify({
         exam_id: exam.id,
         start_clock: 'true',
@@ -258,7 +258,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       const state = store.getState();
       expect(loggingService.logError).toHaveBeenCalled();
-      expect(state.examState.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Failed to start exam. No exam id was found.');
+      expect(state.specialExams.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Failed to start exam. No exam id was found.');
     });
   });
 
@@ -278,11 +278,11 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.getExamAttemptsData(courseId, contentId), store.dispatch);
         let state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.activeAttempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
+        expect(state.specialExams.activeAttempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.stopExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
         state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.READY_TO_SUBMIT);
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.READY_TO_SUBMIT);
         expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].url).toEqual(updateAttemptStatusLegacyUrl);
         expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].data).toEqual(JSON.stringify({ action: 'stop' }));
       });
@@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.getExamAttemptsData(courseId, contentId), store.dispatch);
         const state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.activeAttempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
+        expect(state.specialExams.activeAttempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.stopExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
         expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].url).toEqual(updateAttemptStatusLegacyUrl);
@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
     it('Should stop exam, and update attempt', async () => {
       await initWithExamAttempt();
       let state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.activeAttempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.activeAttempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
 
       axiosMock.onPut(`${createUpdateAttemptURL}/${readyToSubmitAttempt.attempt_id}`).reply(200, { exam_attempt_id: readyToSubmitAttempt.attempt_id });
       axiosMock.onGet(fetchExamAttemptsDataUrl).reply(200, { exam: readyToSubmitExam });
@@ -320,7 +320,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       await executeThunk(thunks.stopExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
       state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.READY_TO_SUBMIT);
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.READY_TO_SUBMIT);
       expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].url).toEqual(`${createUpdateAttemptURL}/${readyToSubmitAttempt.attempt_id}`);
       expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].data).toEqual(JSON.stringify({ action: 'stop' }));
     });
@@ -334,7 +334,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       await initWithExamAttempt({}, attempt);
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.activeAttempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.activeAttempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
 
       axiosMock.onPut(`${createUpdateAttemptURL}/${readyToSubmitAttempt.attempt_id}`).reply(200, { exam_attempt_id: readyToSubmitAttempt.attempt_id });
 
@@ -358,13 +358,13 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
     it('Should fail to fetch if error occurs', async () => {
       await initWithExamAttempt();
       let state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.activeAttempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.activeAttempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
 
       axiosMock.onPut(`${createUpdateAttemptURL}/${attempt.attempt_id}`).networkError();
 
       await executeThunk(thunks.stopExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
       state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Network Error');
+      expect(state.specialExams.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Network Error');
     });
 
     it('Should fail to fetch if no active attempt', async () => {
@@ -374,7 +374,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       const state = store.getState();
       expect(loggingService.logError).toHaveBeenCalled();
-      expect(state.examState.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Failed to stop exam. No active attempt was found.');
+      expect(state.specialExams.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Failed to stop exam. No active attempt was found.');
     });
   });
 
@@ -394,11 +394,11 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.getExamAttemptsData(courseId, contentId), store.dispatch);
         let state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.READY_TO_SUBMIT);
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.READY_TO_SUBMIT);
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.continueExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
         state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
         expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].url).toEqual(updateAttemptStatusLegacyUrl);
         expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].data).toEqual(JSON.stringify({ action: 'start' }));
       });
@@ -407,7 +407,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
     it('Should return to exam, and update attempt', async () => {
       await initWithExamAttempt(readyToSubmitExam, {});
       let state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.READY_TO_SUBMIT);
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.READY_TO_SUBMIT);
 
       axiosMock.onGet(fetchExamAttemptsDataUrl).reply(200, { exam });
       axiosMock.onGet(latestAttemptURL).reply(200, { attempt });
@@ -415,7 +415,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       await executeThunk(thunks.continueExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
       state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
       expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].url).toEqual(`${createUpdateAttemptURL}/${attempt.attempt_id}`);
       expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].data).toEqual(JSON.stringify({ action: 'start' }));
     });
@@ -428,7 +428,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       const state = store.getState();
       expect(loggingService.logError).toHaveBeenCalled();
-      expect(state.examState.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Failed to continue exam. No attempt id was found.');
+      expect(state.specialExams.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Failed to continue exam. No attempt id was found.');
     });
   });
 
@@ -456,12 +456,12 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.getExamAttemptsData(courseId, contentId), store.dispatch);
         let state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.resetExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
 
         state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.CREATED);
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.CREATED);
         expect(state).toMatchSnapshot();
         expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].url).toEqual(updateAttemptStatusLegacyUrl);
         expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].data).toEqual(JSON.stringify({ action: 'reset_attempt' }));
@@ -471,7 +471,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
     it('Should reset exam attempt', async () => {
       await initWithExamAttempt();
       let state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
 
       axiosMock.onGet(fetchExamAttemptsDataUrl).reply(200, { exam: examWithCreatedAttempt });
       axiosMock.onGet(latestAttemptURL).reply(200, {});
@@ -480,7 +480,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
       await executeThunk(thunks.resetExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
 
       state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.CREATED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.CREATED);
       expect(state).toMatchSnapshot();
       expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].url).toEqual(`${createUpdateAttemptURL}/${attempt.attempt_id}`);
       expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].data).toEqual(JSON.stringify({ action: 'reset_attempt' }));
@@ -494,7 +494,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       const state = store.getState();
       expect(loggingService.logError).toHaveBeenCalled();
-      expect(state.examState.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Failed to reset exam attempt. No attempt id was found.');
+      expect(state.specialExams.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Failed to reset exam attempt. No attempt id was found.');
     });
   });
 
@@ -514,25 +514,25 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.getExamAttemptsData(courseId, contentId), store.dispatch);
         let state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.submitExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
         state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.SUBMITTED);
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.SUBMITTED);
       });
     });
 
     it('Should submit exam, and update attempt and exam', async () => {
       await initWithExamAttempt();
       let state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
 
       axiosMock.onGet(fetchExamAttemptsDataUrl).reply(200, { exam: submittedExam });
       axiosMock.onPut(`${createUpdateAttemptURL}/${attempt.attempt_id}`).reply(200, { exam_attempt_id: submittedAttempt.attempt_id });
 
       await executeThunk(thunks.submitExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
       state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.SUBMITTED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.SUBMITTED);
       expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].url).toEqual(`${createUpdateAttemptURL}/${attempt.attempt_id}`);
       expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].data).toEqual(JSON.stringify({ action: 'submit' }));
     });
@@ -547,7 +547,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       const state = store.getState();
       expect(loggingService.logError).toHaveBeenCalled();
-      expect(state.examState.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Failed to submit exam. No active attempt was found.');
+      expect(state.specialExams.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Failed to submit exam. No active attempt was found.');
     });
 
     it('Should submit exam and redirect to sequence if no exam attempt', async () => {
@@ -562,7 +562,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       await initWithExamAttempt({}, attempt);
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.activeAttempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.activeAttempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
 
       axiosMock.onPut(`${createUpdateAttemptURL}/${attempt.attempt_id}`).reply(200, { exam_attempt_id: submittedAttempt.attempt_id });
 
@@ -600,19 +600,19 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.getExamAttemptsData(courseId, contentId), store.dispatch);
         let state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.expireExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
         state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.SUBMITTED);
-        expect(state.examState.timeIsOver).toBe(true);
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.SUBMITTED);
+        expect(state.specialExams.timeIsOver).toBe(true);
       });
     });
 
     it('Should submit expired exam, and update attempt', async () => {
       await initWithExamAttempt();
       let state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
 
       axiosMock.onGet(fetchExamAttemptsDataUrl).reply(200, { exam: submittedExam });
       axiosMock.onGet(latestAttemptURL).reply(200, submittedAttempt);
@@ -620,8 +620,8 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       await executeThunk(thunks.expireExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
       state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.SUBMITTED);
-      expect(state.examState.timeIsOver).toBe(true);
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.SUBMITTED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.timeIsOver).toBe(true);
       expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].url).toEqual(`${createUpdateAttemptURL}/${attempt.attempt_id}`);
       expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].data).toEqual(JSON.stringify({ action: 'submit' }));
     });
@@ -632,7 +632,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       const state = store.getState();
       expect(loggingService.logError).toHaveBeenCalled();
-      expect(state.examState.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Failed to expire exam. No attempt id was found.');
+      expect(state.specialExams.apiErrorMsg).toBe('Failed to expire exam. No attempt id was found.');
     });
   });
 
@@ -656,11 +656,11 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.getExamAttemptsData(courseId, contentId), store.dispatch);
         let state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.STARTED);
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.startProctoringSoftwareDownload(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
         state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.DOWNLOAD_SOFTWARE_CLICKED);
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.DOWNLOAD_SOFTWARE_CLICKED);
       });
     });
 
@@ -672,7 +672,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       await executeThunk(thunks.startProctoringSoftwareDownload(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.DOWNLOAD_SOFTWARE_CLICKED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.DOWNLOAD_SOFTWARE_CLICKED);
       expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].url).toEqual(`${createUpdateAttemptURL}/${softwareDownloadedAttempt.attempt_id}`);
       expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].data).toEqual(JSON.stringify({ action: 'click_download_software' }));
     });
@@ -694,11 +694,11 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.getExamAttemptsData(courseId, contentId), store.dispatch);
         let state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt).toEqual({});
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt).toEqual({});
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.createProctoredExamAttempt(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
         state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.CREATED);
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.CREATED);
       });
     });
 
@@ -711,7 +711,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       await executeThunk(thunks.createProctoredExamAttempt(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.CREATED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.CREATED);
       expect(axiosMock.history.post.length).toBe(1);
     });
 
@@ -754,18 +754,18 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.getExamAttemptsData(courseId, contentId), store.dispatch);
         let state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.activeAttempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.CREATED);
+        expect(state.specialExams.activeAttempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.CREATED);
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.startProctoredExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
         state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.activeAttempt).toMatchSnapshot();
+        expect(state.specialExams.activeAttempt).toMatchSnapshot();
       });
     });
 
     it('Should start exam, and update attempt and exam', async () => {
       await initWithExamAttempt(createdExam, createdAttempt);
       let state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.activeAttempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.CREATED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.activeAttempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.CREATED);
 
       axiosMock.onPost(createUpdateAttemptURL).reply(200, { exam_attempt_id: startedAttempt.attempt_id });
       axiosMock.onGet(fetchExamAttemptsDataUrl).reply(200, { exam: startedExam });
@@ -773,7 +773,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       await executeThunk(thunks.startProctoredExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
       state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.activeAttempt).toMatchSnapshot();
+      expect(state.specialExams.activeAttempt).toMatchSnapshot();
     });
 
     it('Should fail to fetch if no exam id', async () => {
@@ -850,11 +850,11 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.getExamAttemptsData(courseId, contentId), store.dispatch);
         let state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt).toEqual({});
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt).toEqual({});
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.skipProctoringExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
         state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.DECLINED);
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.DECLINED);
       });
 
       it('Should change existing attempt status to declined, and update attempt and exam', async () => {
@@ -864,11 +864,11 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.getExamAttemptsData(courseId, contentId), store.dispatch);
         let state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toEqual(ExamStatus.CREATED);
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toEqual(ExamStatus.CREATED);
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.skipProctoringExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
         state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.DECLINED);
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.DECLINED);
       });
     });
 
@@ -879,21 +879,21 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       await executeThunk(thunks.skipProctoringExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.DECLINED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.DECLINED);
       expect(axiosMock.history.post.length).toBe(1);
     });
 
     it('Should change existing attempt status to declined, and update attempt and exam', async () => {
       await initWithExamAttempt(createdExam, {});
       let state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toEqual(ExamStatus.CREATED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toEqual(ExamStatus.CREATED);
 
       axiosMock.onGet(fetchExamAttemptsDataUrl).reply(200, { exam: declinedExam, active_attempt: {} });
       axiosMock.onPut(`${createUpdateAttemptURL}/${declinedAttempt.attempt_id}`).reply(200, { exam_attempt_id: declinedAttempt.attempt_id });
 
       await executeThunk(thunks.skipProctoringExam(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
       state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.DECLINED);
+      expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt.attempt_status).toBe(ExamStatus.DECLINED);
       expect(axiosMock.history.put[0].data).toEqual(JSON.stringify({ action: 'decline' }));
     });
 
@@ -921,12 +921,12 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.getExamAttemptsData(courseId, contentId), store.dispatch);
         let state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt).toMatchSnapshot();
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt).toMatchSnapshot();
 
         await executeThunk(thunks.pollAttempt(attempt.exam_started_poll_url), store.dispatch, store.getState);
         state = store.getState();
         const expectedPollUrl = `${getConfig().LMS_BASE_URL}${attempt.exam_started_poll_url}`;
-        expect(state.examState.exam.attempt).toMatchSnapshot();
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.attempt).toMatchSnapshot();
         expect(axiosMock.history.get[1].url).toEqual(expectedPollUrl);
       });
     });
@@ -942,7 +942,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
 
       await executeThunk(thunks.pollAttempt(attempt.exam_started_poll_url), store.dispatch, store.getState);
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.activeAttempt).toMatchSnapshot();
+      expect(state.specialExams.activeAttempt).toMatchSnapshot();
     });
 
     describe('pollAttempt api called directly', () => {
@@ -1028,7 +1028,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
       await executeThunk(thunks.getLatestAttemptData(courseId), store.dispatch);
 
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.activeAttempt.attempt_id).toEqual(1234);
+      expect(state.specialExams.activeAttempt.attempt_id).toEqual(1234);
     });
   });
 
@@ -1046,8 +1046,8 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
         await executeThunk(thunks.examRequiresAccessToken(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
 
         const state = store.getState();
-        expect(state.examState.exam.id).toBe(exam.id);
-        expect(state.examState.examAccessToken.exam_access_token).toBe('');
+        expect(state.specialExams.exam.id).toBe(exam.id);
+        expect(state.specialExams.examAccessToken.exam_access_token).toBe('');
       });
     });
 
@@ -1059,7 +1059,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
       await executeThunk(thunks.examRequiresAccessToken(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
 
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.examAccessToken).toMatchSnapshot();
+      expect(state.specialExams.examAccessToken).toMatchSnapshot();
     });
 
     it('Should fail to fetch if no exam id', async () => {
@@ -1067,7 +1067,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
       await executeThunk(thunks.examRequiresAccessToken(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
 
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.examAccessToken.exam_access_token).toBe('');
+      expect(state.specialExams.examAccessToken.exam_access_token).toBe('');
     });
 
     it('Should fail to fetch if API error occurs', async () => {
@@ -1077,7 +1077,7 @@ describe('Data layer integration tests', () => {
       await executeThunk(thunks.examRequiresAccessToken(), store.dispatch, store.getState);
 
       const state = store.getState();
-      expect(state.examState.examAccessToken.exam_access_token).toBe('');
+      expect(state.specialExams.examAccessToken.exam_access_token).toBe('');
     });
   });
 
diff --git a/src/data/store.js b/src/data/store.js
index 916de85c..9fdef030 100644
--- a/src/data/store.js
+++ b/src/data/store.js
@@ -3,6 +3,6 @@ import examReducer from './slice';
 
 export default configureStore({
   reducer: {
-    examState: examReducer,
+    specialExams: examReducer,
   },
 });
diff --git a/src/data/thunks.js b/src/data/thunks.js
index d1d06cf6..da9268b8 100644
--- a/src/data/thunks.js
+++ b/src/data/thunks.js
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ export function getLatestAttemptData(courseId) {
 
 export function getProctoringSettings() {
   return async (dispatch, getState) => {
-    const { exam } = getState().examState;
+    const { exam } = getState().specialExams;
     if (!exam.id) {
       logError('Failed to get exam settings. No exam id.');
       handleAPIError(
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ export function examRequiresAccessToken() {
     if (!getConfig().EXAMS_BASE_URL) {
       return;
     }
-    const { exam } = getState().examState;
+    const { exam } = getState().specialExams;
     if (!exam.id) {
       logError('Failed to get exam access token. No exam id.');
       return;
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ export function examRequiresAccessToken() {
  */
 export function startTimedExam() {
   return async (dispatch, getState) => {
-    const { exam } = getState().examState;
+    const { exam } = getState().specialExams;
     if (!exam.id) {
       logError('Failed to start exam. No exam id.');
       handleAPIError(
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ export function startTimedExam() {
 
 export function createProctoredExamAttempt() {
   return async (dispatch, getState) => {
-    const { exam } = getState().examState;
+    const { exam } = getState().specialExams;
     if (!exam.id) {
       logError('Failed to create exam attempt. No exam id.');
       return;
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ export function createProctoredExamAttempt() {
  */
 export function startProctoredExam() {
   return async (dispatch, getState) => {
-    const { exam } = getState().examState;
+    const { exam } = getState().specialExams;
     const { attempt } = exam || {};
     if (!exam.id) {
       logError('Failed to start proctored exam. No exam id.');
@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ export function startProctoredExam() {
 
 export function skipProctoringExam() {
   return async (dispatch, getState) => {
-    const { exam } = getState().examState;
+    const { exam } = getState().specialExams;
     if (!exam.id) {
       logError('Failed to skip proctored exam. No exam id.');
       return;
@@ -260,7 +260,7 @@ export function skipProctoringExam() {
  */
 export function pollAttempt(url) {
   return async (dispatch, getState) => {
-    const currentAttempt = getState().examState.activeAttempt;
+    const currentAttempt = getState().specialExams.activeAttempt;
 
     // If the learner is in a state where they've finished the exam
     // and the attempt can be submitted (i.e. they are "ready_to_submit"),
@@ -291,7 +291,7 @@ export function pollAttempt(url) {
 
 export function stopExam() {
   return async (dispatch, getState) => {
-    const { exam, activeAttempt } = getState().examState;
+    const { exam, activeAttempt } = getState().specialExams;
 
     if (!activeAttempt) {
       logError('Failed to stop exam. No active attempt.');
@@ -323,7 +323,7 @@ export function stopExam() {
 
 export function continueExam() {
   return async (dispatch, getState) => {
-    const { exam } = getState().examState;
+    const { exam } = getState().specialExams;
     const attemptId = exam.attempt.attempt_id;
     const useLegacyAttemptAPI = exam.attempt.use_legacy_attempt_api;
     if (!attemptId) {
@@ -344,7 +344,7 @@ export function continueExam() {
 
 export function resetExam() {
   return async (dispatch, getState) => {
-    const { exam } = getState().examState;
+    const { exam } = getState().specialExams;
     const attemptId = exam.attempt.attempt_id;
     const useLegacyAttemptAPI = exam.attempt.use_legacy_attempt_api;
     if (!attemptId) {
@@ -361,7 +361,7 @@ export function resetExam() {
 
 export function submitExam() {
   return async (dispatch, getState) => {
-    const { exam, activeAttempt } = getState().examState;
+    const { exam, activeAttempt } = getState().specialExams;
     const { desktop_application_js_url: workerUrl, external_id: attemptExternalId } = activeAttempt || {};
     const useWorker = window.Worker && activeAttempt && workerUrl;
 
@@ -409,7 +409,7 @@ export function submitExam() {
 
 export function expireExam() {
   return async (dispatch, getState) => {
-    const { exam, activeAttempt } = getState().examState;
+    const { exam, activeAttempt } = getState().specialExams;
     const {
       desktop_application_js_url: workerUrl,
       attempt_id: attemptId,
@@ -452,7 +452,7 @@ export function expireExam() {
  */
 export function pingAttempt(timeoutInSeconds, workerUrl) {
   return async (dispatch, getState) => {
-    const { exam, activeAttempt } = getState().examState;
+    const { exam, activeAttempt } = getState().specialExams;
     await pingApplication(timeoutInSeconds, activeAttempt.external_id, workerUrl)
       .catch(async (error) => {
         const message = error?.message || 'Worker failed to respond.';
@@ -480,7 +480,7 @@ export function pingAttempt(timeoutInSeconds, workerUrl) {
 
 export function startProctoringSoftwareDownload() {
   return async (dispatch, getState) => {
-    const { exam } = getState().examState;
+    const { exam } = getState().specialExams;
     const attemptId = exam.attempt.attempt_id;
     const useLegacyAttemptAPI = exam.attempt.use_legacy_attempt_api;
     if (!attemptId) {
@@ -501,7 +501,7 @@ export function startProctoringSoftwareDownload() {
 
 export function getExamReviewPolicy() {
   return async (dispatch, getState) => {
-    const { exam } = getState().examState;
+    const { exam } = getState().specialExams;
     if (!exam.id) {
       logError('Failed to fetch exam review policy. No exam id.');
       handleAPIError(
@@ -536,7 +536,7 @@ export function getAllowProctoringOptOut(allowProctoringOptOut) {
  */
 export function checkExamEntry() {
   return async (dispatch, getState) => {
-    const { exam } = getState().examState;
+    const { exam } = getState().specialExams;
     // Check only applies to LTI exams
     if (
       !exam?.attempt
diff --git a/src/exam/ExamAPIError.test.jsx b/src/exam/ExamAPIError.test.jsx
index b8d276d9..edb16d1d 100644
--- a/src/exam/ExamAPIError.test.jsx
+++ b/src/exam/ExamAPIError.test.jsx
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ describe('ExamAPIError', () => {
   const defaultMessage = 'A system error has occurred with your exam.';
 
   it('renders with the default information', () => {
-    store.getState = () => ({ examState: {} });
+    store.getState = () => ({ specialExams: {} });
 
     const tree = render(
       <ExamStateProvider>
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ describe('ExamAPIError', () => {
     };
     getConfig.mockImplementation(() => config);
 
-    store.getState = () => ({ examState: {} });
+    store.getState = () => ({ specialExams: {} });
 
     const { getByTestId } = render(
       <ExamStateProvider>
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ describe('ExamAPIError', () => {
 
   it('renders error details when provided', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: { apiErrorMsg: 'Something bad has happened' },
+      specialExams: { apiErrorMsg: 'Something bad has happened' },
     });
 
     const { queryByTestId } = render(
@@ -68,12 +68,12 @@ describe('ExamAPIError', () => {
       { store },
     );
 
-    expect(queryByTestId('error-details')).toHaveTextContent(store.getState().examState.apiErrorMsg);
+    expect(queryByTestId('error-details')).toHaveTextContent(store.getState().specialExams.apiErrorMsg);
   });
 
   it('renders default message when error is HTML', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: { apiErrorMsg: '<Response is HTML>' },
+      specialExams: { apiErrorMsg: '<Response is HTML>' },
     });
 
     const { queryByTestId } = render(
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ describe('ExamAPIError', () => {
 
   it('renders default message when there is no error message', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: { apiErrorMsg: '' },
+      specialExams: { apiErrorMsg: '' },
     });
 
     const { queryByTestId } = render(
diff --git a/src/exam/ExamWrapper.test.jsx b/src/exam/ExamWrapper.test.jsx
index bee6ed74..04e43ab1 100644
--- a/src/exam/ExamWrapper.test.jsx
+++ b/src/exam/ExamWrapper.test.jsx
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
   beforeEach(() => {
     jest.clearAllMocks();
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState'),
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams'),
       isLoading: false,
     });
   });
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('is successfully rendered and shows instructions for proctored exam', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
         }),
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('shows loader if isLoading true', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         isLoading: true,
       }),
     });
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('shows exam api error component together with other content if there is an error', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         apiErrorMsg: 'Something bad has happened.',
       }),
     });
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('does not show exam api error component on a non-exam sequence', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         apiErrorMsg: 'Something bad has happened.',
       }),
     });
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
   it('does fetch exam data for non exam sequences if not already loaded', async () => {
     // this would only occur if the user deeplinks directly to a non-exam sequence
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         isLoading: true,
       }),
     });
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('renders exam content without an active attempt if the user is staff', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
         }),
@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('renders exam content for staff masquerading as a learner', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
           passed_due_date: false,
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
       gated: true,
     };
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
         }),
@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('does not display masquerade alert if specified learner is in the middle of the exam', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
           attempt: {
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('does not display masquerade alert if learner can view the exam after the due date', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.TIMED,
           attempt: {
@@ -318,7 +318,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('shows access denied if learner is not accessible to proctoring exams', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
           attempt: null,
@@ -345,7 +345,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('learner has access to timed exams', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.TIMED,
           attempt: null,
@@ -372,7 +372,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('learner has access to content that are not exams', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: '',
           attempt: null,
diff --git a/src/instructions/Instructions.test.jsx b/src/instructions/Instructions.test.jsx
index 22cbba99..af9a5200 100644
--- a/src/instructions/Instructions.test.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/Instructions.test.jsx
@@ -3,27 +3,26 @@ import { Factory } from 'rosie';
 import React from 'react';
 import { fireEvent, waitFor } from '@testing-library/dom';
 import Instructions from './index';
-import { store, getExamAttemptsData, startTimedExam } from '../data';
+import {
+  store, continueExam, getExamAttemptsData, startProctoredExam, startTimedExam, submitExam,
+} from '../data';
 import { pollExamAttempt, softwareDownloadAttempt } from '../data/api';
-import { continueExam, submitExam } from '../data/thunks';
 import Emitter from '../data/emitter';
 import { TIMER_REACHED_NULL } from '../timer/events';
 import {
   render, screen, act, initializeMockApp,
 } from '../setupTest';
-import ExamStateProvider from '../core/ExamStateProvider';
 import {
   ExamStatus, ExamType, INCOMPLETE_STATUSES,
 } from '../constants';
 
 jest.mock('../data', () => ({
   store: {},
-  getExamAttemptsData: jest.fn(),
-  startTimedExam: jest.fn(),
-}));
-jest.mock('../data/thunks', () => ({
   continueExam: jest.fn(),
+  getExamAttemptsData: jest.fn(),
   getExamReviewPolicy: jest.fn(),
+  startProctoredExam: jest.fn(),
+  startTimedExam: jest.fn(),
   submitExam: jest.fn(),
 }));
 jest.mock('../data/api', () => ({
@@ -33,6 +32,7 @@ jest.mock('../data/api', () => ({
 continueExam.mockReturnValue(jest.fn());
 submitExam.mockReturnValue(jest.fn());
 getExamAttemptsData.mockReturnValue(jest.fn());
+startProctoredExam.mockReturnValue(jest.fn());
 startTimedExam.mockReturnValue(jest.fn());
 pollExamAttempt.mockReturnValue(Promise.resolve({}));
 store.subscribe = jest.fn();
@@ -44,14 +44,12 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
   });
 
   it('Start exam instructions can be successfully rendered', () => {
-    store.getState = () => ({ examState: Factory.build('examState') });
+    store.getState = () => ({ specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams') });
 
     const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div data-testid="sequence-content">Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div data-testid="sequence-content">Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
     expect(getByTestId('start-exam-button')).toHaveTextContent('I am ready to start this timed exam.');
@@ -59,7 +57,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Instructions are not shown when exam is started', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
           attempt: Factory.build('attempt', {
@@ -70,11 +68,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div data-testid="sequence-content">Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div data-testid="sequence-content">Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
     expect(getByTestId('sequence-content')).toHaveTextContent('Sequence');
@@ -87,7 +83,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     ['integration@email.com', 'learner_notification@example.com'],
   ])('Shows onboarding exam entrance instructions when receives onboarding exam with integration email: "%s", learner email: "%s"', (integrationEmail, learnerEmail) => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         proctoringSettings: Factory.build('proctoringSettings', {
           learner_notification_from_email: learnerEmail,
           integration_specific_email: integrationEmail,
@@ -99,11 +95,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { queryByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -126,7 +120,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows practice exam entrance instructions when receives practice exam', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PRACTICE,
         }),
@@ -134,11 +128,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
     expect(getByTestId('exam-instructions-title')).toHaveTextContent('Try a proctored exam');
@@ -146,7 +138,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows failed prerequisites page if user has failed prerequisites for the exam', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         timeIsOver: true,
         allowProctoringOptOut: true,
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
@@ -166,11 +158,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -185,7 +175,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows pending prerequisites page if user has failed prerequisites for the exam', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         timeIsOver: true,
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -203,11 +193,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -218,7 +206,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Instructions for error status', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         timeIsOver: true,
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
@@ -230,11 +218,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div data-testid="sequence-content">Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div data-testid="sequence-content">Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
     expect(screen.getByText('Error with proctored exam')).toBeInTheDocument();
@@ -242,7 +228,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Instructions for ready to resume state', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         timeIsOver: true,
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
@@ -255,11 +241,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div data-testid="sequence-content">Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div data-testid="sequence-content">Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
     expect(screen.getByText('Your exam is ready to be resumed.')).toBeInTheDocument();
@@ -272,7 +256,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
       attempt_status: ExamStatus.READY_TO_SUBMIT,
     });
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: attempt,
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           attempt,
@@ -281,11 +265,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { queryByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -308,7 +290,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Instructions for submitted status', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           attempt: Factory.build('attempt', {
             attempt_status: ExamStatus.SUBMITTED,
@@ -318,11 +300,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
     expect(getByTestId('exam.submittedExamInstructions.title')).toHaveTextContent('You have submitted your timed exam.');
@@ -330,7 +310,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Instructions when exam time is over', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         timeIsOver: true,
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           attempt: Factory.build('attempt', {
@@ -341,11 +321,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
     expect(getByTestId('exam.submittedExamInstructions.title')).toHaveTextContent('The time allotted for this exam has expired.');
@@ -353,7 +331,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it.each(['integration@example.com', ''])('Shows correct rejected onboarding exam instructions when attempt is rejected and integration email is "%s"', (integrationEmail) => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         proctoringSettings: Factory.build('proctoringSettings', {
           integration_specific_email: integrationEmail,
         }),
@@ -368,11 +346,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { queryByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -388,7 +364,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows submit onboarding exam instructions if exam is onboarding and attempt status is ready_to_submit', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -401,11 +377,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -414,7 +388,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows error onboarding exam instructions if exam is onboarding and attempt status is error', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -427,11 +401,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -441,7 +413,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows submitted onboarding exam instructions if exam is onboarding and attempt status is submitted', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         proctoringSettings: Factory.build('proctoringSettings', {
           integration_specific_email: 'test@example.com',
           learner_notification_from_email: 'test_notification@example.com',
@@ -458,11 +430,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -479,7 +449,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows verified onboarding exam instructions if exam is onboarding and attempt status is verified', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         proctoringSettings: Factory.build('proctoringSettings', {
           integration_specific_email: 'test@example.com',
         }),
@@ -495,11 +465,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -509,7 +477,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows error practice exam instructions if exam is onboarding and attempt status is error', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -522,11 +490,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -536,7 +502,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows submitted practice exam instructions if exam is onboarding and attempt status is submitted', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -549,11 +515,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -563,7 +527,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Does not show expired page if exam is passed due date and is practice', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -574,11 +538,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -587,7 +549,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it.each([ExamType.TIMED, ExamType.PROCTORED, ExamType.ONBOARDING])('Shows expired page when exam is passed due date and is %s', (examType) => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -599,11 +561,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -615,7 +575,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
       `Shows expired page when exam is ${examType} and has passed due date and attempt is in %s status`,
       (item) => {
         store.getState = () => ({
-          examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+          specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
             activeAttempt: {},
             exam: Factory.build('exam', {
               is_proctored: true,
@@ -630,11 +590,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
         });
 
         render(
-          <ExamStateProvider>
-            <Instructions>
-              <div>Sequence</div>
-            </Instructions>
-          </ExamStateProvider>,
+          <Instructions>
+            <div>Sequence</div>
+          </Instructions>,
           { store },
         );
 
@@ -645,7 +603,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows exam content for timed exam if attempt status is submitted, due date has passed and hide after due is set to false', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.TIMED,
@@ -659,11 +617,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div data-testid="exam-content">children</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div data-testid="exam-content">children</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -672,7 +628,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows submitted exam page for proctored exams if attempt status is submitted, due date has passed and hide after due is set to false', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
@@ -686,11 +642,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>children</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>children</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -699,7 +653,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows submitted page when proctored exam is in second_review_required status', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -712,11 +666,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -725,7 +677,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows correct download instructions for LTI provider if attempt status is created, with support email and phone', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         proctoringSettings: Factory.build('proctoringSettings', {
           provider_name: 'LTI Provider',
@@ -743,11 +695,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -762,7 +712,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows correct download instructions for LTI provider if attempt status is created with support URL', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         proctoringSettings: Factory.build('proctoringSettings', {
           provider_name: 'LTI Provider',
@@ -781,11 +731,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -802,7 +750,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Hides support contact info on download instructions for LTI provider if not provided', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         proctoringSettings: Factory.build('proctoringSettings', {
           provider_name: 'LTI Provider',
@@ -818,11 +766,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -840,7 +786,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
       assign: mockAssign,
     };
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         proctoringSettings: Factory.build('proctoringSettings', {
           provider_name: 'LTI Provider',
@@ -861,11 +807,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
     fireEvent.click(screen.getByText('Start System Check'));
@@ -888,7 +832,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
       'instruction 3',
     ];
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         proctoringSettings: Factory.build('proctoringSettings', {
           provider_name: 'Provider Name',
@@ -911,11 +855,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -931,7 +873,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows correct download instructions for legacy rpnow provider if attempt status is created', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         proctoringSettings: Factory.build('proctoringSettings', {
           provider_name: 'Provider Name',
@@ -951,11 +893,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
     expect(screen.getByDisplayValue('1234-5678-9012-3456')).toBeInTheDocument();
@@ -966,7 +906,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows error message if receives unknown attempt status', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.TIMED,
@@ -978,11 +918,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>children</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>children</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -991,7 +929,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows ready to start page when proctored exam is in ready_to_start status', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -1004,11 +942,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -1017,7 +953,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows loading spinner while waiting to start exam', async () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: {},
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -1031,11 +967,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
diff --git a/src/instructions/SubmitInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/SubmitInstructions.jsx
index a93a29ef..816c3e3f 100644
--- a/src/instructions/SubmitInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/SubmitInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,17 +1,20 @@
-import React, { useContext, useEffect, useState } from 'react';
+import React, { useEffect, useState } from 'react';
+import { useDispatch, useSelector } from 'react-redux';
 import { Button, Container } from '@edx/paragon';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import Emitter from '../data/emitter';
 import { ExamType } from '../constants';
+import { continueExam } from '../data';
 import { SubmitProctoredExamInstructions } from './proctored_exam';
 import { SubmitTimedExamInstructions } from './timed_exam';
 import Footer from './proctored_exam/Footer';
-import ExamStateContext from '../context';
 import { TIMER_REACHED_NULL } from '../timer/events';
 
 const SubmitExamInstructions = () => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const { exam, continueExam, activeAttempt } = state;
+  const { exam, activeAttempt } = useSelector(state => state.specialExams);
+
+  const dispatch = useDispatch();
+
   const { time_remaining_seconds: timeRemaining } = activeAttempt;
   const { type: examType } = exam || {};
   const [canContinue, setCanContinue] = useState(timeRemaining > 0);
@@ -33,7 +36,7 @@ const SubmitExamInstructions = () => {
           ? <SubmitTimedExamInstructions />
           : <SubmitProctoredExamInstructions />}
         {canContinue && (
-          <Button variant="outline-primary" onClick={continueExam} data-testid="continue-exam-button">
+          <Button variant="outline-primary" onClick={() => dispatch(continueExam())} data-testid="continue-exam-button">
             <FormattedMessage
               id="exam.SubmitExamInstructions.continueButton"
               defaultMessage="No, I'd like to continue working"
diff --git a/src/instructions/index.jsx b/src/instructions/index.jsx
index 85f633e5..b2ca17ba 100644
--- a/src/instructions/index.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/index.jsx
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-import React, { useContext, useState } from 'react';
+import React, { useState } from 'react';
+import { useSelector } from 'react-redux';
 import PropTypes from 'prop-types';
 import {
   DownloadSoftwareProctoredExamInstructions,
@@ -13,7 +14,6 @@ import {
   ExamType,
   IS_ONBOARDING_ERROR,
 } from '../constants';
-import ExamStateContext from '../context';
 import EntranceExamInstructions from './EntranceInstructions';
 import SubmitExamInstructions from './SubmitInstructions';
 import RejectedInstructions from './RejectedInstructions';
@@ -24,8 +24,7 @@ import ExpiredInstructions from './ExpiredInstructions';
 import UnknownAttemptStatusError from './UnknownAttemptStatusError';
 
 const Instructions = ({ children }) => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const { exam } = state;
+  const { exam } = useSelector(state => state.specialExams);
   const {
     attempt,
     type: examType,
diff --git a/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/EntranceOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/EntranceOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx
index d3cbc8bf..e3b2ca7b 100644
--- a/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/EntranceOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/EntranceOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,11 +1,15 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useDispatch, useSelector } from 'react-redux';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { Button, MailtoLink } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
+
+import { createProctoredExamAttempt } from '../../data';
 
 const EntranceOnboardingExamInstructions = () => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const { createProctoredExamAttempt, proctoringSettings } = state;
+  const { proctoringSettings } = useSelector(state => state.specialExams);
+
+  const dispatch = useDispatch();
+
   const {
     provider_name: providerName,
     learner_notification_from_email: learnerNotificationFromEmail,
@@ -89,7 +93,7 @@ const EntranceOnboardingExamInstructions = () => {
         <Button
           data-testid="start-exam-button"
           variant="primary"
-          onClick={createProctoredExamAttempt}
+          onClick={() => dispatch(createProctoredExamAttempt())}
         >
           <FormattedMessage
             id="exam.EntranceOnboardingExamInstructions.startExamButtonText"
diff --git a/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/ErrorOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/ErrorOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx
index d6f264b2..fb85b050 100644
--- a/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/ErrorOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/ErrorOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useDispatch } from 'react-redux';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { Button } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
+
+import { resetExam } from '../../data';
 
 const ErrorOnboardingExamInstructions = () => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const { resetExam } = state;
+  const dispatch = useDispatch();
 
   return (
     <div>
@@ -25,7 +26,7 @@ const ErrorOnboardingExamInstructions = () => {
       <Button
         data-testid="retry-exam-button"
         variant="primary"
-        onClick={resetExam}
+        onClick={() => dispatch(resetExam())}
       >
         <FormattedMessage
           id="exam.ErrorOnboardingExamInstructions.retryExamButton"
diff --git a/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/RejectedOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/RejectedOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx
index 3d0b565c..75b44e4a 100644
--- a/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/RejectedOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/RejectedOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,11 +1,15 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useDispatch, useSelector } from 'react-redux';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { Button, MailtoLink } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
+
+import { resetExam } from '../../data';
 
 const RejectedOnboardingExamInstructions = () => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const { proctoringSettings, resetExam } = state;
+  const { proctoringSettings } = useSelector(state => state.specialExams);
+
+  const dispatch = useDispatch();
+
   const { integration_specific_email: integrationSpecificEmail } = proctoringSettings || {};
 
   return (
@@ -34,7 +38,7 @@ const RejectedOnboardingExamInstructions = () => {
       <Button
         data-testid="reset-exam-button"
         variant="primary"
-        onClick={resetExam}
+        onClick={() => dispatch(resetExam())}
       >
         <FormattedMessage
           id="exam.RejectedOnboardingExamInstructions.resetExamButton"
diff --git a/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/SubmittedOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/SubmittedOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx
index 506a55d7..f8a29a27 100644
--- a/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/SubmittedOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/SubmittedOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,12 +1,17 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useDispatch, useSelector } from 'react-redux';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { Button, MailtoLink, useToggle } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
+
+import { resetExam } from '../../data';
 
 const SubmittedOnboardingExamInstructions = () => {
   const [isConfirm, confirm] = useToggle(false);
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const { proctoringSettings, resetExam } = state;
+
+  const { proctoringSettings } = useSelector(state => state.specialExams);
+
+  const dispatch = useDispatch();
+
   const {
     learner_notification_from_email: learnerNotificationFromEmail,
     integration_specific_email: integrationSpecificEmail,
@@ -70,7 +75,7 @@ const SubmittedOnboardingExamInstructions = () => {
       <Button
         data-testid="retry-exam-button"
         variant="primary"
-        onClick={resetExam}
+        onClick={() => dispatch(resetExam())}
         disabled={!isConfirm}
       >
         <FormattedMessage
diff --git a/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/VerifiedOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/VerifiedOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx
index 2f26ba97..3a8630c2 100644
--- a/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/VerifiedOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/onboarding_exam/VerifiedOnboardingExamInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,13 +1,14 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useSelector } from 'react-redux';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { MailtoLink } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
 
 const VerifiedOnboardingExamInstructions = () => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
+  const { proctoringSettings } = useSelector(state => state.specialExams);
+
   const {
     integration_specific_email: integrationSpecificEmail,
-  } = state.proctoringSettings || {};
+  } = proctoringSettings || {};
 
   return (
     <div>
diff --git a/src/instructions/practice_exam/EntrancePracticeExamInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/practice_exam/EntrancePracticeExamInstructions.jsx
index 844db80e..a7440705 100644
--- a/src/instructions/practice_exam/EntrancePracticeExamInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/practice_exam/EntrancePracticeExamInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useDispatch } from 'react-redux';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { Button } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
+
+import { createProctoredExamAttempt } from '../../data';
 
 const EntrancePracticeExamInstructions = () => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const { createProctoredExamAttempt } = state;
+  const dispatch = useDispatch();
 
   return (
     <>
@@ -26,7 +27,7 @@ const EntrancePracticeExamInstructions = () => {
         <Button
           data-testid="start-exam-button"
           variant="primary"
-          onClick={createProctoredExamAttempt}
+          onClick={() => dispatch(createProctoredExamAttempt())}
         >
           <FormattedMessage
             id="exam.EntrancePracticeExamInstructions.startExamButtonText"
diff --git a/src/instructions/practice_exam/ErrorPracticeExamInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/practice_exam/ErrorPracticeExamInstructions.jsx
index 1b3de41f..658d7a02 100644
--- a/src/instructions/practice_exam/ErrorPracticeExamInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/practice_exam/ErrorPracticeExamInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useDispatch } from 'react-redux';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { Button } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
+
+import { resetExam } from '../../data';
 
 const ErrorPracticeExamInstructions = () => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const { resetExam } = state;
+  const dispatch = useDispatch();
 
   return (
     <div>
@@ -37,7 +38,7 @@ const ErrorPracticeExamInstructions = () => {
       <Button
         data-testid="retry-exam-button"
         variant="primary"
-        onClick={resetExam}
+        onClick={() => dispatch(resetExam())}
       >
         <FormattedMessage
           id="exam.ErrorOnboardingExamInstructions.retryExamButton"
diff --git a/src/instructions/practice_exam/SubmittedPracticeExamInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/practice_exam/SubmittedPracticeExamInstructions.jsx
index 5ab89fc0..ee2ec624 100644
--- a/src/instructions/practice_exam/SubmittedPracticeExamInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/practice_exam/SubmittedPracticeExamInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useDispatch } from 'react-redux';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { Button } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
+
+import { resetExam } from '../../data';
 
 const SubmittedPracticeExamInstructions = () => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const { resetExam } = state;
+  const dispatch = useDispatch();
 
   return (
     <div>
@@ -25,7 +26,7 @@ const SubmittedPracticeExamInstructions = () => {
       <Button
         data-testid="retry-exam-button"
         variant="primary"
-        onClick={resetExam}
+        onClick={() => dispatch(resetExam())}
       >
         <FormattedMessage
           id="exam.SubmittedPracticeExamInstructions.retryExamButton"
diff --git a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/EntranceProctoredExamInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/EntranceProctoredExamInstructions.jsx
index 3b6add0e..bb01a939 100644
--- a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/EntranceProctoredExamInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/EntranceProctoredExamInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,13 +1,17 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useDispatch, useSelector } from 'react-redux';
 import PropTypes from 'prop-types';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { Button } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
+
+import { createProctoredExamAttempt } from '../../data';
 import SkipProctoredExamButton from './SkipProctoredExamButton';
 
 const EntranceProctoredExamInstructions = ({ skipProctoredExam }) => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const { exam, createProctoredExamAttempt, allowProctoringOptOut } = state;
+  const { exam, allowProctoringOptOut } = useSelector(state => state.specialExams);
+
+  const dispatch = useDispatch();
+
   const { attempt } = exam || {};
   const { total_time: totalTime = 0 } = attempt;
 
@@ -54,7 +58,7 @@ const EntranceProctoredExamInstructions = ({ skipProctoredExam }) => {
         <Button
           data-testid="start-exam-button"
           variant="primary"
-          onClick={createProctoredExamAttempt}
+          onClick={() => dispatch(createProctoredExamAttempt())}
         >
           <FormattedMessage
             id="exam.startExamInstructions.startExamButtonText"
diff --git a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/ErrorProctoredExamInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/ErrorProctoredExamInstructions.jsx
index e0acde76..995c0eca 100644
--- a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/ErrorProctoredExamInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/ErrorProctoredExamInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,14 +1,14 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useSelector } from 'react-redux';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { getConfig } from '@edx/frontend-platform';
 import { Hyperlink, MailtoLink } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
 
 const ErrorProctoredExamInstructions = () => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const {
-    proctoring_escalation_email: proctoringEscalationEmail,
-  } = state.proctoringSettings || {};
+  const { proctoring_escalation_email: proctoringEscalationEmail } = useSelector(
+    state => state.specialExams?.proctoringSettings,
+  ) || {};
+
   const platformName = getConfig().SITE_NAME;
   const contactUsUrl = getConfig().CONTACT_URL;
 
diff --git a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/OnboardingErrorExamInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/OnboardingErrorExamInstructions.jsx
index ea872d9c..74b06081 100644
--- a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/OnboardingErrorExamInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/OnboardingErrorExamInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,13 +1,12 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useSelector } from 'react-redux';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { Container, MailtoLink, Hyperlink } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
 import { ExamStatus } from '../../constants';
 import Footer from './Footer';
 
 const OnboardingErrorProctoredExamInstructions = () => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const { exam, proctoringSettings } = state;
+  const { exam, proctoringSettings } = useSelector(state => state.specialExams);
   const { attempt, onboarding_link: onboardingLink } = exam;
   const {
     integration_specific_email: integrationSpecificEmail,
diff --git a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/ProctoredExamInstructions.test.jsx b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/ProctoredExamInstructions.test.jsx
index bfd56f9a..df3d1023 100644
--- a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/ProctoredExamInstructions.test.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/ProctoredExamInstructions.test.jsx
@@ -3,10 +3,8 @@ import { Factory } from 'rosie';
 import React from 'react';
 import { fireEvent, waitFor } from '@testing-library/dom';
 import Instructions from '../index';
-import { store, getExamAttemptsData } from '../../data';
-import { submitExam } from '../../data/thunks';
+import { store, getExamAttemptsData, submitExam } from '../../data';
 import { initializeMockApp, render, screen } from '../../setupTest';
-import ExamStateProvider from '../../core/ExamStateProvider';
 import {
   ExamType,
   ExamStatus,
@@ -16,11 +14,10 @@ import {
 jest.mock('../../data', () => ({
   store: {},
   getExamAttemptsData: jest.fn(),
-}));
-jest.mock('../../data/thunks', () => ({
   getExamReviewPolicy: jest.fn(),
   submitExam: jest.fn(),
 }));
+
 submitExam.mockReturnValue(jest.fn());
 getExamAttemptsData.mockReturnValue(jest.fn());
 store.subscribe = jest.fn();
@@ -34,7 +31,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Start exam instructions can be successfully rendered', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         allowProctoringOptOut: true,
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
@@ -44,11 +41,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
     expect(getByTestId('start-exam-button')).toHaveTextContent('Continue to my proctored exam.');
@@ -65,7 +60,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
       attempt_status: ExamStatus.STARTED,
     });
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: attempt,
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
@@ -76,11 +71,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div data-testid="sequence-content">Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div data-testid="sequence-content">Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
     expect(getByTestId('sequence-content')).toHaveTextContent('Sequence');
@@ -88,7 +81,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows correct instructions when attempt status is ready_to_start', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -101,11 +94,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
     expect(screen.getByTestId('proctored-exam-instructions-rulesLink')).toHaveTextContent('Rules for Online Proctored Exams');
@@ -115,7 +106,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Shows correct instructions when attempt status is ready_to_start and attempt has no total time', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -130,11 +121,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
     expect(screen.getByTestId('proctored-exam-instructions-rulesLink')).toHaveTextContent('Rules for Online Proctored Exams');
@@ -144,7 +133,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Instructions are shown when attempt status is submitted', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -156,11 +145,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
     expect(getByTestId('proctored-exam-instructions-title')).toHaveTextContent('You have submitted this proctored exam for review');
@@ -172,7 +159,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
       use_legacy_attempt_api: true,
     });
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: attempt,
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
@@ -183,11 +170,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { queryByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -209,7 +194,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
       attempt_id: 1,
     });
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         activeAttempt: attempt,
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -220,11 +205,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { queryByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
@@ -238,7 +221,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Instructions are shown when attempt status is verified', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -250,11 +233,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
     expect(getByTestId('proctored-exam-instructions-title')).toHaveTextContent('Your proctoring session was reviewed successfully.');
@@ -262,7 +243,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it('Instructions are shown when attempt status is rejected', () => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -274,11 +255,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
     expect(getByTestId('proctored-exam-instructions-title'))
@@ -287,7 +266,7 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
 
   it.each(ONBOARDING_ERRORS)('Renders correct onboarding error instructions when status is %s ', (status) => {
     store.getState = () => ({
-      examState: Factory.build('examState', {
+      specialExams: Factory.build('specialExams', {
         exam: Factory.build('exam', {
           type: ExamType.PROCTORED,
           is_proctored: true,
@@ -299,11 +278,9 @@ describe('SequenceExamWrapper', () => {
     });
 
     const { getByTestId } = render(
-      <ExamStateProvider>
-        <Instructions>
-          <div>Sequence</div>
-        </Instructions>
-      </ExamStateProvider>,
+      <Instructions>
+        <div>Sequence</div>
+      </Instructions>,
       { store },
     );
 
diff --git a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/ReadyToStartProctoredExamInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/ReadyToStartProctoredExamInstructions.jsx
index 49b92acd..7839d00a 100644
--- a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/ReadyToStartProctoredExamInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/ReadyToStartProctoredExamInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,31 +1,31 @@
-import React, { useContext, useEffect, useState } from 'react';
+import React, { useEffect, useState } from 'react';
+import { useDispatch, useSelector } from 'react-redux';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { getConfig } from '@edx/frontend-platform';
 import { Button, Container, Spinner } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
 import Footer from './Footer';
 
+import { getExamReviewPolicy, startProctoredExam } from '../../data';
+
 const ReadyToStartProctoredExamInstructions = () => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const {
-    exam,
-    getExamReviewPolicy,
-    startProctoredExam,
-  } = state;
+  const { exam } = useSelector(state => state.specialExams);
   const { attempt, reviewPolicy } = exam;
+
+  const dispatch = useDispatch();
+
   const examDuration = attempt.total_time ? attempt.total_time : exam.total_time;
   const platformName = getConfig().SITE_NAME;
   const rulesUrl = getConfig().PROCTORED_EXAM_RULES_URL;
   const [beginExamClicked, setBeginExamClicked] = useState(false);
 
   useEffect(() => {
-    getExamReviewPolicy();
+    dispatch(getExamReviewPolicy());
   // eslint-disable-next-line react-hooks/exhaustive-deps
   }, []);
 
   const handleStart = () => {
     setBeginExamClicked(true);
-    startProctoredExam();
+    dispatch(startProctoredExam());
   };
 
   return (
diff --git a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/SkipProctoredExamInstruction.jsx b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/SkipProctoredExamInstruction.jsx
index 167b5dc5..9f0b9e30 100644
--- a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/SkipProctoredExamInstruction.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/SkipProctoredExamInstruction.jsx
@@ -1,13 +1,14 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useDispatch } from 'react-redux';
 import PropTypes from 'prop-types';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { Button, Container } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
 import Footer from './Footer';
 
+import { skipProctoringExam } from '../../data';
+
 const SkipProctoredExamInstruction = ({ cancelSkipProctoredExam }) => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const { skipProctoringExam } = state;
+  const dispatch = useDispatch();
 
   return (
     <>
@@ -30,7 +31,7 @@ const SkipProctoredExamInstruction = ({ cancelSkipProctoredExam }) => {
             data-testid="skip-confirm-exam-button"
             variant="primary"
             className="mr-3 mb-2"
-            onClick={skipProctoringExam}
+            onClick={() => dispatch(skipProctoringExam())}
           >
             <FormattedMessage
               id="exam.entranceExamInstructions.skipConfirmExamButtonText1"
diff --git a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/SubmitProctoredExamInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/SubmitProctoredExamInstructions.jsx
index 6ba477d1..d005c3c5 100644
--- a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/SubmitProctoredExamInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/SubmitProctoredExamInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,17 +1,16 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useSelector, useDispatch } from 'react-redux';
 import { getConfig } from '@edx/frontend-platform';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { Button } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
 import { ExamType } from '../../constants';
+import { submitExam } from '../../data';
 
 const SubmitProctoredExamInstructions = () => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const {
-    submitExam,
-    exam,
-    activeAttempt,
-  } = state;
+  const { exam, activeAttempt } = useSelector(state => state.specialExams);
+
+  const dispatch = useDispatch();
+
   const { type: examType, attempt } = exam || {};
   const { exam_display_name: examName } = activeAttempt;
   const examHasLtiProvider = !attempt.use_legacy_attempt_api;
@@ -21,7 +20,7 @@ const SubmitProctoredExamInstructions = () => {
     if (examHasLtiProvider) {
       window.location.assign(submitLtiAttemptUrl);
     } else {
-      submitExam();
+      dispatch(submitExam());
     }
   };
 
diff --git a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/download-instructions/index.jsx b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/download-instructions/index.jsx
index 298d81c2..626d1157 100644
--- a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/download-instructions/index.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/download-instructions/index.jsx
@@ -1,10 +1,11 @@
-import React, { useContext, useState } from 'react';
+import React, { useState } from 'react';
+import { useDispatch, useSelector } from 'react-redux';
 import PropTypes from 'prop-types';
 import { getConfig } from '@edx/frontend-platform';
 import { FormattedMessage, injectIntl, intlShape } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { Container } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../../context';
 import { ExamStatus } from '../../../constants';
+import { getExamAttemptsData } from '../../../data';
 import WarningModal from '../WarningModal';
 import { pollExamAttempt, softwareDownloadAttempt } from '../../../data/api';
 import messages from '../messages';
@@ -16,18 +17,20 @@ import Footer from '../Footer';
 import SkipProctoredExamButton from '../SkipProctoredExamButton';
 
 const DownloadSoftwareProctoredExamInstructions = ({ intl, skipProctoredExam }) => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
   const {
     proctoringSettings,
     exam,
-    getExamAttemptsData,
     allowProctoringOptOut,
-  } = state;
+  } = useSelector(state => state.specialExams);
+
+  const dispatch = useDispatch();
+
   const {
     attempt,
     course_id: courseId,
     content_id: sequenceId,
   } = exam;
+
   const {
     exam_started_poll_url: pollUrl,
     attempt_code: examCode,
@@ -35,6 +38,7 @@ const DownloadSoftwareProctoredExamInstructions = ({ intl, skipProctoredExam })
     software_download_url: downloadUrl,
     use_legacy_attempt_api: useLegacyAttemptApi,
   } = attempt;
+
   const {
     provider_name: providerName,
     provider_tech_support_email: supportEmail,
@@ -42,6 +46,7 @@ const DownloadSoftwareProctoredExamInstructions = ({ intl, skipProctoredExam })
     provider_tech_support_url: supportURL,
     exam_proctoring_backend: proctoringBackend,
   } = proctoringSettings;
+
   const examHasLtiProvider = !useLegacyAttemptApi;
   const { instructions } = proctoringBackend || {};
   const [systemCheckStatus, setSystemCheckStatus] = useState('');
@@ -70,7 +75,7 @@ const DownloadSoftwareProctoredExamInstructions = ({ intl, skipProctoredExam })
     pollExamAttempt(pollUrl, sequenceId)
       .then((data) => (
         data.status === ExamStatus.READY_TO_START
-          ? getExamAttemptsData(courseId, sequenceId)
+          ? dispatch(getExamAttemptsData(courseId, sequenceId))
           : setSystemCheckStatus('failure')
       ));
   };
diff --git a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/prerequisites-instructions/index.jsx b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/prerequisites-instructions/index.jsx
index 2634678f..8c4670cc 100644
--- a/src/instructions/proctored_exam/prerequisites-instructions/index.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/proctored_exam/prerequisites-instructions/index.jsx
@@ -1,15 +1,15 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useSelector } from 'react-redux';
 import PropTypes from 'prop-types';
 import { Container } from '@edx/paragon';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../../context';
 import PendingPrerequisitesProctoredExamInstructions from './Pending';
 import FailedPrerequisitesProctoredExamInstructions from './Failed';
 import Footer from '../Footer';
 
 const PrerequisitesProctoredExamInstructions = ({ skipProctoredExam }) => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const { exam, allowProctoringOptOut } = state;
+  const { exam, allowProctoringOptOut } = useSelector(state => state.specialExams);
+
   const { prerequisite_status: prerequisitesData } = exam;
   const { pending_prerequisites: pending, failed_prerequisites: failed } = prerequisitesData;
 
diff --git a/src/instructions/timed_exam/StartTimedExamInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/timed_exam/StartTimedExamInstructions.jsx
index 8b70afc2..07ead39d 100644
--- a/src/instructions/timed_exam/StartTimedExamInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/timed_exam/StartTimedExamInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,11 +1,10 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useSelector } from 'react-redux';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { Button } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
 
 const StartTimedExamInstructions = () => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const { exam, startTimedExam } = state;
+  const { exam, startTimedExam } = useSelector(state => state.specialExams);
   const examDuration = exam.total_time;
 
   return (
diff --git a/src/instructions/timed_exam/SubmitTimedExamInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/timed_exam/SubmitTimedExamInstructions.jsx
index ee6cfe7b..fa3f83e3 100644
--- a/src/instructions/timed_exam/SubmitTimedExamInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/timed_exam/SubmitTimedExamInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useDispatch } from 'react-redux';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
 import { Button } from '@edx/paragon';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
+
+import { submitExam } from '../../data';
 
 const SubmitTimedExamInstructions = () => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
-  const { submitExam } = state;
+  const dispatch = useDispatch();
 
   return (
     <>
@@ -27,7 +28,7 @@ const SubmitTimedExamInstructions = () => {
           defaultMessage="After you submit your exam, your exam will be graded."
         />
       </p>
-      <Button variant="primary" onClick={submitExam} className="mr-2" data-testid="end-exam-button">
+      <Button variant="primary" onClick={() => dispatch(submitExam())} className="mr-2" data-testid="end-exam-button">
         <FormattedMessage
           id="exam.submitExamInstructions.submit"
           defaultMessage="Yes, submit my timed exam."
diff --git a/src/instructions/timed_exam/SubmittedTimedExamInstructions.jsx b/src/instructions/timed_exam/SubmittedTimedExamInstructions.jsx
index 105fd7ae..4e10108f 100644
--- a/src/instructions/timed_exam/SubmittedTimedExamInstructions.jsx
+++ b/src/instructions/timed_exam/SubmittedTimedExamInstructions.jsx
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
-import React, { useContext } from 'react';
+import React from 'react';
+import { useSelector } from 'react-redux';
 import { FormattedMessage } from '@edx/frontend-platform/i18n';
-import ExamStateContext from '../../context';
 
 const SubmittedTimedExamInstructions = () => {
-  const state = useContext(ExamStateContext);
+  const { timeIsOver } = useSelector(state => state.specialExams);
 
   return (
     <h3 className="h3" data-testid="exam.submittedExamInstructions.title">
-      {state.timeIsOver
+      {timeIsOver
         ? (
           <FormattedMessage
             id="exam.submittedExamInstructions.overtimeTitle"
diff --git a/src/setupTest.js b/src/setupTest.js
index 94cad4eb..fdc470c3 100644
--- a/src/setupTest.js
+++ b/src/setupTest.js
@@ -48,13 +48,13 @@ let globalStore;
 export async function initializeTestStore(preloadedState = null, overrideStore = true) {
   let store = configureStore({
     reducer: {
-      examState: examReducer,
+      specialExams: examReducer,
     },
   });
   if (preloadedState) {
     store = configureStore({
       reducer: {
-        examState: examReducer,
+        specialExams: examReducer,
       },
       preloadedState,
     });
diff --git a/src/timer/CountDownTimer.test.jsx b/src/timer/CountDownTimer.test.jsx
index 2ec7776f..0aa7b909 100644
--- a/src/timer/CountDownTimer.test.jsx
+++ b/src/timer/CountDownTimer.test.jsx
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ describe('ExamTimerBlock', () => {
 
   beforeEach(async () => {
     const preloadedState = {
-      examState: {
+      specialExams: {
         isLoading: true,
         timeIsOver: false,
         activeAttempt: {
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ describe('ExamTimerBlock', () => {
     };
     store = await initializeTestStore(preloadedState);
     examStore.getState = store.getState;
-    attempt = store.getState().examState.activeAttempt;
+    attempt = store.getState().specialExams.activeAttempt;
   });
 
   it('renders items correctly', async () => {
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ describe('ExamTimerBlock', () => {
 
   it('renders without activeAttempt return null', async () => {
     const preloadedState = {
-      examState: {
+      specialExams: {
         isLoading: true,
         timeIsOver: false,
         activeAttempt: null,
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ describe('ExamTimerBlock', () => {
       },
     };
     const testStore = await initializeTestStore(preloadedState);
-    attempt = testStore.getState().examState.activeAttempt;
+    attempt = testStore.getState().specialExams.activeAttempt;
     const { container } = render(
       <ExamTimerBlock
         attempt={attempt}
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ describe('ExamTimerBlock', () => {
 
   it('changes behavior when clock time decreases critically low threshold', async () => {
     const preloadedState = {
-      examState: {
+      specialExams: {
         isLoading: true,
         timeIsOver: false,
         activeAttempt: {
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ describe('ExamTimerBlock', () => {
     };
     const testStore = await initializeTestStore(preloadedState);
     examStore.getState = store.testStore;
-    attempt = testStore.getState().examState.activeAttempt;
+    attempt = testStore.getState().specialExams.activeAttempt;
     render(
       <ExamTimerBlock
         attempt={attempt}
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ describe('ExamTimerBlock', () => {
 
   it('submits exam if time reached 00:00 and user clicks end my exam button', async () => {
     const preloadedState = {
-      examState: {
+      specialExams: {
         isLoading: true,
         timeIsOver: false,
         activeAttempt: {
@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ describe('ExamTimerBlock', () => {
     };
     const testStore = await initializeTestStore(preloadedState);
     examStore.getState = store.testStore;
-    attempt = testStore.getState().examState.activeAttempt;
+    attempt = testStore.getState().specialExams.activeAttempt;
 
     render(
       <ExamTimerBlock
@@ -239,7 +239,7 @@ describe('ExamTimerBlock', () => {
 
   it('Update exam timer when attempt time_remaining_seconds is smaller than displayed time', async () => {
     const preloadedState = {
-      examState: {
+      specialExams: {
         isLoading: true,
         timeIsOver: false,
         activeAttempt: {
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ describe('ExamTimerBlock', () => {
     };
     let testStore = await initializeTestStore(preloadedState);
     examStore.getState = store.testStore;
-    attempt = testStore.getState().examState.activeAttempt;
+    attempt = testStore.getState().specialExams.activeAttempt;
     const { rerender } = render(
       <ExamTimerBlock
         attempt={attempt}
@@ -271,13 +271,13 @@ describe('ExamTimerBlock', () => {
     );
     await waitFor(() => expect(screen.getByText('00:03:59')).toBeInTheDocument());
 
-    preloadedState.examState.activeAttempt = {
+    preloadedState.specialExams.activeAttempt = {
       ...attempt,
       time_remaining_seconds: 20,
     };
     testStore = await initializeTestStore(preloadedState);
     examStore.getState = store.testStore;
-    const updatedAttempt = testStore.getState().examState.activeAttempt;
+    const updatedAttempt = testStore.getState().specialExams.activeAttempt;
 
     expect(updatedAttempt.time_remaining_seconds).toBe(20);
 
@@ -309,7 +309,7 @@ describe('ExamTimerBlock', () => {
     it(`Accessibility time string ${timeString} appears as expected based seconds remaining: ${timesToTest[timeString]}`, async () => {
       // create a state with the respective number of seconds
       const preloadedState = {
-        examState: {
+        specialExams: {
           isLoading: true,
           timeIsOver: false,
           activeAttempt: {
@@ -331,7 +331,7 @@ describe('ExamTimerBlock', () => {
       // Store it in the state
       const testStore = await initializeTestStore(preloadedState);
       examStore.getState = store.testStore;
-      attempt = testStore.getState().examState.activeAttempt;
+      attempt = testStore.getState().specialExams.activeAttempt;
 
       // render an exam timer block with that data
       render(
diff --git a/src/timer/TimerProvider.jsx b/src/timer/TimerProvider.jsx
index e64f706c..963edb51 100644
--- a/src/timer/TimerProvider.jsx
+++ b/src/timer/TimerProvider.jsx
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ const TIME_LIMIT_LOW_PCT = 0.2;
 export const TimerContext = React.createContext({});
 
 const mapStateToProps = (state) => {
-  const { activeAttempt, exam } = state.examState;
+  const { activeAttempt, exam } = state.specialExams;
   return { attempt: activeAttempt, timeLimitMins: exam.time_limit_mins };
 };