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The Mathematics examination for the French Baccalauréat Général (Épreuve de Mathématiques du Baccalauréat Général) is a significant component of the national diploma that marks the completion of secondary education in France.
Since the 2021 reform, mathematics in the Baccalauréat Général appears in different forms:
As a specialty subject (spécialité) for students who choose it, with 4 hours per week in Première (Grade 11) and 6 hours per week in Terminale (Grade 12)
As part of the scientific teaching (enseignement scientifique) common core curriculum
As an optional course (option mathématiques complémentaires) for students who discontinued mathematics as a specialty after Première
As an advanced option (option mathématiques expertes) for students continuing with mathematics as a specialty in Terminale
Duration: 4 hours
Score weighting: Counts for 16% of the final Baccalauréat grade
Format: Typically includes 3-4 exercises covering different mathematical domains
Calculator use is permitted
The examination tests knowledge and skills in:
Analysis: Functions, limits, derivatives, integrals, differential equations
Algebra: Sequences, series, logarithms, exponentials, complex numbers
Geometry: Vector spaces, analytic geometry, matrices, transformations
Probability and Statistics: Random variables, probability distributions, confidence intervals
Algorithms and Programming: Basic programming concepts using Python
The examination evaluates:
Mathematical reasoning and rigor
Problem-solving abilities
Communication of mathematical ideas
Application of mathematical concepts to real-world problems
Mastery of mathematical formalism and notation
The Baccalauréat mathematics examination is known for its rigor and comprehensive assessment of mathematical knowledge, serving as preparation for higher education in scientific, economic, and technical fields.