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The Moroccan English Baccalaureate Exam plays a significant role in assessing students’ proficiency in English as they complete their secondary education. This article provides an overview of the exam structure, recent updates to the specifications, and essential details for students and educators.
You may download the Bac Exam Specifications (2020) in PDF Format at the end of this post!
Introduction
The Moroccan Baccalaureate Exam, particularly for English, has undergone changes over the years to better align with educational objectives and competencies. These updates are designed to evaluate students’ ability to use English effectively in real-life contexts. In this article, we summarize the exam specifications, focusing on its structure and scoring, and provide insights to help students prepare.
Key Updates in the Baccalaureate Exam Specifications
The latest updates to the Moroccan English Baccalaureate Exam primarily affect the language section, which now includes three key areas:
- Vocabulary: Students demonstrate their ability to use appropriate words in context. (4 points)
- Grammar: Testing accuracy in sentence structure and grammatical forms. (7 points)
- Functions: Assessing the ability to use English appropriately in communicative situations. (4 points)
Exam Sections and Weighting
The exam consists of three main sections:
- Reading Comprehension(37.5%)
- Students analyze texts to demonstrate understanding of main ideas, details, and inferences.
- Language(37.5%)
- This section evaluates knowledge and usage of vocabulary, grammar, and functions as detailed above.
- Writing(25%)
- Students produce written pieces to assess coherence, organization, and correctness.
The total score distribution across these sections is as follows:
| Section | Score |
|---|---|
| Reading | 15/40 |
| Language | 15/40 |
| Writing | 10/40 |
Summary of the Moroccan Bac Specifications
- Exam Sections:
- Reading Comprehension: 37.5% of the total score.
- Language: 37.5% of the total score, with a breakdown of vocabulary (4 points), grammar (7 points), and functions (4 points).
- Writing: 25% of the total score.
- Weighting Across Streams:
- Reading: 15/40
- Language: 15/40
- Writing: 10/40
Conclusion
The Moroccan English Baccalaureate Exam is a comprehensive assessment tool that measures students’ English proficiency in reading, language usage, and writing. By understanding the structure and focusing on the weighted areas, students can strategically prepare to perform their best.
For further details, you can download the official Baccalaureate Exam Specifications PDF from the Ministry of Education.
Download the Specifications in PDF Format