To a new situation, bac out standards. The containment decreed in order to stem the epidemic of coronavirus has sounded the death knell of the testing terminal of the bachelor's degree by 2020. This year, only the grades in continuous control will therefore be taken into account in order to issue the diploma.

Some parents complain that already the disappearance of a rite of passage that marks the end of secondary school and entry into higher education. Other, sometimes the same, worry : the situation will disadvantage does it have for their children ? The tray 2020 will there be a discount or, on the contrary, more severe ? The point on the improvements decided upon by the ministry for this baccalaureate very particular.

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what happens at the assessment ?

This is the average of the scores of the first and second semester as well as those of the tests anticipated to be used to determine the final score. "No note in the third quarter, the same entry in Pronote [the software used to gather the results school, ED.], will not be recognized," says the ministry.

The average is thus established, with all of the materials, will be proposed to a jury of issue of the diploma. It is he who will determine the final grade based on the school report, that is to say, taking into account both ratings and reviews left by teachers. In this particular year, where the rigor and fairness are needed more than ever, an inspector general of education, sports and research (IGESR) will assist the chair as deputy.

will The students be prejudiced by the absence of final events ?

Many are concerned about the lack of final proofs, of which the rating is deemed to be much less severe than in the course of the year. "I'm more demanding in my assessment in class when I correct the copies of the bac," confirms a French teacher at the high school. The ministry of national Education reminds us that " this exceptional organization is conceived in a spirit of benevolence vis-à-vis the candidates ".

" The rule constant is to provide a final grade that is rounded to the next higher unit, says on rue de Grenelle. For a student with, for example, received a 9.5 annual average, the jury sees consistently offer the note 10. If the assessments of the booklet are favorable, the jury will follow this recommendation. "

students have a head start this year since they have had the chance to calculate their average, they were able to much sooner than those of previous sessions if they would pass or not the events of catch-up, which are maintained for the time being. And can therefore prepare more. They should also be helped by custom preparation organized in the high schools this year.

History of compensate for the lack of review and the possible accidents of course in the beginning of the year, the ministry has also planned on an exceptional basis propose to some students who have not obtained the bac, including after the catch, to apply to replacement examinations next September. "A candidate who has experienced a difficult event in the beginning of the year, or started the wrong way, but shows a real progression and motivation between the first and the third quarter, will be offered this solution, even if its average is only 7.75 ", assures the ministry.

continuous monitoring will there be of the injustice from one school to the other ?

The unequal assessment of a school to another, including registered students of prestigious institutions, renowned for note more severely than their students. To the point that rumors persisted, although denied by the department, argue that some institutions have changed elements in Pronote, by reviewing the averages to the upside, before passing the school reports to the juries.

in order To harmonize the differences of ratings, the juries must take account of the schools of origin of the candidates. All will have this year at their disposal all of the notes of each academy, by subject area, as well as the rate of success and mentions awarded in each high school during the last three exam sessions. Information that, in addition to approximating the results, will have the effect of granting a pupil a high school equivalent results to those obtained by his predecessors in previous years.

Another concern, the schools outside of the contract, which have a high degree of freedom in comparison to public or private high schools under contract. The jury has in this case an information sheet filled by the director of each institution and of the school report. If these elements do not appear strong enough, it may decide to send these candidates to the September session.

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