Spelling now counts in the BAC!
For all papers, command of the language is taken into account.
"An essential skill for demonstrating knowledge and reasoning ability, command of the language is assessed in mathematics as in all subjects. As such, it must receive particular attention in the teaching and learning of the syllabus.
Command of the language counts for two points out of twenty, devoted to correct spelling and syntax as well as to the ability to formulate reasoning and to use accurate and appropriate vocabulary."
The expected writing standards and observable criteria are set out in the table below.
- For exams at the lycée
- a) Official bulletins
Le Special Official Bulletin no. 4 of 17 September 2026 brings together four memos on the baccalaureate in mathematics, making a few adjustments to the wording of the exam papers for the 2027 session:
- b) About the automatic skills
We would like to draw your attention to a few changes:
For the Early Mathematics Exam, the first part assesses mastery of basic mathematical skills through a list of short-answer questions. Multiple-choice questions are therefore no longer used. We remind you that from this session onwards, the lists of basic skills of the new Seconde and Première syllabuses (in Première, the list is common to all profiles: with the specialty, without the specialty and the technological track) will be assessed.
