In Secondary II, students are required to take the compulsory French examination administered by the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur du Québec. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.
The compulsory French exam is used to assess the disciplinary competency Writes various types of texts. During the 3-hour exam, your child will be asked to write a 300-word descriptive/persuasive text. Based on a given scenario, they’ll need to describe a subject and present and defend their point of view. This will involve several steps:
The compulsory French exam is evaluated on five criteria:
This year, the ministry exam is worth 20% of the evaluated competency.
During the compulsory French examination, your child will be allowed to use the following materials:
Your child will NOT be allowed to use the following materials:
All students are given 3 hours and 20 minutes to prepare in class. Your child should use this time to do research and organize their notes booklet.
The notes booklet is an essential tool that your child should use wisely. A well-prepared booklet should contain a variety of information:
Students are strictly forbidden from including any pre-written text in their notes booklet.
For even more information about how you can help your child with exam preparation, visit our topic page on the matter.
The compulsory French examination tests students on what they’ve learned in class and has them complete a variety of tasks. To help ensure your child doesn’t forget any essential elements, remind them to do the following:
In Secondary II French, your child will be expected to master various aspects of sentence and text grammar. Since the exam is designed to assess their understanding of this material, suggest that your child review the following:
To help your child prepare for the exam and ensure they have a good grasp of the various concepts learned in class, you can encourage them to consult the following resources:
For more information about the exam, please visit the government's website.
Writing : The Alloprof Parents' team