French Exam Spelling: Minister’s Firm Tone Didn’t Change Grading

The French Ministry of Education, led by Edouard Geffray, attempted to tighten the rules for spelling grading in the baccalaureate exam. However, the changes were implemented unevenly across different academies, subjects, and inspectors. Teachers already assess language skills in their evaluations, leading to inconsistent application of the new guidelines.

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