Understanding the French Baccalaureate

The video discusses the French baccalaureate, a crucial and historic high school exam. It covers the exam's significance, types, subjects, and the stress associated with it. The video also addresses criticisms and recent reforms aimed at modernizing the exam structure.

What is the French national end of high school exam called?

• A Levels

• SAT

• Baccalaureate

• GCSE

Who created the French Baccalaureate?

• Marie Curie

• Charles de Gaulle

• Napoleon

• Louis XIV

Which type of baccalaureate focuses on science and computers?

• Artistic Baccalaureate

• Professional Baccalaureate

• Technological Baccalaureate

• General Baccalaureate

What is the main focus of the 'L' track in the general baccalaureate?

• Economics and Social Sciences

• Physical Education

• Sciences and Math

• Literature, Humanities, and Arts

Which subject traditionally kicks off the baccalaureate exams?

• Mathematics

• French Language

• History

• Philosophy

What is the passing mark for the baccalaureate?

• 5 out of 20

• 20 out of 20

• 10 out of 20

• 15 out of 20

What is the highest honor a student can receive on the baccalaureate?

• Très Bien

• Assez Bien

• Excellent

• Bien

What percentage of students passed the baccalaureate in 2018?

• 60%

• 70%

• 88.3%

• 80%

What is one of the main criticisms of the baccalaureate?

• It's too expensive

• It's too easy

• It has too few subjects

• It's not recognized internationally

What major change was introduced in the 2021 reform of the baccalaureate?

• Increase in the number of tracks

• Fewer final exams with more emphasis on coursework

• Removal of the philosophy exam

• Introduction of a new subject