European Baccalaureate Latin flashcards

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Compulsory L1 written paper

The L1 written examination is compulsory for every European Baccalaureate candidate and combines a text-based analysis or commentary task with a composition or essay task in the L1.

L2 written paper

The L2 written examination tests reading comprehension, language awareness (grammar, lexis, register) and written production, marked against level-specific criteria rather than native-speaker norms.

Mathematics written paper

Mathematics is a compulsory written examination for all s7 candidates, set at the level of the course followed (3, 5 or 7 periods), with method marks awarded for correct reasoning.

Latin written paper

The Latin written examination tests translation of a Latin passage into the language of the section, plus comprehension and literary or cultural commentary questions, with grammar and fidelity weighted heavily.

Method marks

In Mathematics marking, method marks are awarded for correct reasoning and working even when the final answer is wrong, so candidates must show all steps.

Written examination timetable

Written papers are held in June; the timetable is published in advance, candidates must attend at the scheduled time, and extra time is granted only under the official special-arrangements procedure.

Permitted materials in written papers

Dictionaries are allowed only where the subject instructions permit, typically for L1 and L2 papers; calculators are allowed in Mathematics only in the model and under the conditions specified.

Second-session written resit

A failing mark in a compulsory written examination can trigger the second-session procedure, in which the candidate resits the paper under the same conditions and criteria.

Compulsory L1 oral

Every candidate sits an L1 oral examination before a panel including an external examiner, presenting and defending a topic drawn by lot from the s7 L1 programme.

Compulsory L2 oral

The L2 oral examination assesses interactive spoken competence, including comprehension of the examiner's questions, fluency, accuracy, range of vocabulary and pronunciation, rather than literary knowledge.

L2-taught subject oral option

The L2 oral may be replaced by an oral examination in a non-language subject taught through L2, in which both subject content and quality of expression in L2 are assessed.

Oral examination panel

The oral panel includes at least one internal and one external examiner, who discuss and agree a single mark out of 100 before it is recorded.

Oral preparation period

Before the oral examination the candidate draws a topic at random from the s7 programme and is given a preparation period, using only the materials permitted by the regulations.

L1 oral assessment criteria

L1 oral criteria include command of content, structure of argument, use of evidence and quality of expression in the L1, applied consistently across candidates and sections.

L2 oral assessment criteria

L2 oral criteria include comprehension, fluency, accuracy, range and pronunciation; examiners may ask follow-up questions to probe the candidate's comprehension.

Oral mark weighting

The oral examination mark is out of 100 and is weighted according to the subject's period allocation in the final Baccalaureate calculation.

Second-session oral

Failure in an oral examination follows the same second-session rules as written examinations; the second-session oral is conducted under identical conditions by a newly constituted panel.

Preliminary mark

The preliminary mark is awarded by the subject teacher on the basis of the candidate's performance across s7 and is submitted before the written and oral examinations are sat.

Formative assessment evidence

Formative assessment evidence for the preliminary mark includes classwork, homework, participation and projects completed during the s7 year.

Summative assessment evidence

Summative assessment evidence for the preliminary mark includes tests, term examinations and practical work completed during the s7 year.

Preliminary mark scale

The preliminary mark is expressed on the 0-100 scale used throughout the Baccalaureate and is weighted according to the subject's period allocation.

Preliminary mark submission

The preliminary mark is submitted to the examination board before the written examinations begin and cannot be altered afterwards except through the official correction procedure.

Preliminary mark in final result

The preliminary mark counts towards the final Baccalaureate mark alongside written and oral marks; in some subjects it carries a defined percentage of the final subject mark.

Preliminary mark below threshold

A preliminary mark below 50/100 in a compulsory subject may require the candidate to sit that subject in the second session, subject to the regulations in force for the cohort.

Latin preliminary mark

The Latin preliminary mark reflects s7 performance in translation, comprehension, grammar and literary or cultural study, together with internal assessments set by the Latin teacher.

Assessment record

Teachers must record assessment evidence systematically so that the preliminary mark can be justified if challenged, and candidates and parents may inspect the record.

Appeal of preliminary mark

Candidates and parents may appeal the preliminary mark through the school's internal appeal procedure before it is submitted to the examination board.

Period allocation weighting

Subjects with more weekly periods carry greater weight in the Baccalaureate calculation, so a 5-period subject contributes more than a 3-period subject.

Special examination arrangements

Extra time, use of a computer or a separate room is granted only under the official special-arrangements procedure and must be approved before the examination session.

Examiner moderation

Papers are marked against published criteria by examiners trained and moderated by the examination board to ensure comparability between language sections and schools.

Language of answers

Candidates answer in the language of the section for non-language subjects such as Mathematics and Latin unless the examination instructions state otherwise.

Oral examination documentation

The oral examination is documented and the mark recorded; candidates may request feedback through the school after results are published.