External Evaluation of the European Baccalaureate (Annexes)

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The specification of curriculum is lighter in EB than in France and seems to allow more autonomy to teachers in the choice of methods and support. The level required at French bac seems to be much more scientific and demanding. The objectives seem to be clearer in EB, principally because their presentation is simpler and more precise. Regarding content The topics studied in the respective qualifications are very different, both in content and level required - the comparison in relation to precise standards is thus difficult. In conclusion, the approaches of each formation are very different: time, topics, concepts, and content. 2. The assessments in the respective qualifications 2.1. In the French bac: Requirements of bac S are presented in an text additional to the syllabus. The marking scheme is composed of two parts: The written examination (3 h): this values reproduction of knowledge and aptitude for scientific reasoning; 16 points Abilities to develop scientific experiences (practical work) is valued in continuous assessment; 20 points. 25 situations of assessment are defined by the ministry and are published three months before the end of the school year. 2008 – session The written examination consists of three parts: each question is very short and based on documents given in the question paper. The objective is to value the ability to build a scientific argument and undertake scientific reasoning. For example, expose how... or, from the documents and with your knowledge, discuss why... The requirement is to produce structured scientific argument. Abilities to develop scientific experiences (practical work): the list is presented in two columns: first, specification of the assessment context; second, specifications about activity and outcomes required. There are many topics and so, it is impossible that candidates can simply learn every topic by heart. 2.2. Within the EB In year 7, the Bac consists of the A-mark based on oral participation and written work, and the B-mark established by the written examination in January. Students can also choose to sit the written or the oral examination in the Bac. Guidelines for the setting of baccalaureate questions are given: six points. For example, translations into different languages must scrupulously follow the sense of each question. 2007-session: 3 hours There are 16 pages in the QP: two exercises P; two exercises G (Genetic) and two exercises E (Evolution). Candidates must choose one exercise P, one exercise G, one exercise E. Each exercise is composed of a double-sheet with texts and diagrams. Each exercise consists of a large number of questions. For example, in P1, four questions: two sub questions in first question, three in the third one, and five in the fourth one. The answers expected are a scientific text: the focus is on the ability to construct scientific reasoning about biology. In comparison with the syllabus, exercises seem very demanding and lack articulation with the specifics of the specification. 5.4 2.3. Comparison The two question papers are very different: very short and without choice within the French bac, and very long, with choices within the EB. In the two question papers, the principal outcome required is a form of scientific reasoning Page of 216 195
In the EB, the ability to develop scientific skills is not emphasised. In conclusion, syllabus and assessments of the two qualifications are very different. 6. 3. The scripts and their marking One key surprise is the likeness of the outcomes of the EB and French bac: candidates write scientific text. Criteria are very similar: argument, use of documents (knowledge in the French bac, or document in question paper in the EB). 6.1.1.1 Marking In the EB, for each question, the mark scheme is specified in the question paper; in the French bac, the mark scheme of each exercise is given in the question paper. Candidates do not know the mark allocation between different questions. At EB, there are several markers; in the French bac, only one. Conclusion: Compared to the assessment of Mathematics at French Baccalauréat, assessment in Mathematics at EB: The two assessments show a similar, distinctive idea of the study of biology – both do not place explicit value on the critical issue of “experimental practice”: knowledge seems to be more important than aptitude to use and apply it. Page of 216 196
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Contextual variation Yes Language c
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ANALYSIS Real functions of a real v
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