What is to be measured: knowledge alone or skills and abilities?
With written exams both knowledge and the ability of independent analysis and problem solving are measured (pupils are not allowed to use any type of reference materials). The ability of writing essays is also required. Oral exams serve to check pupils’ ability to apply the acquired knowledge and skills, as well as to make proper use of laboratory tools. (During the examination in physics pupils have to design and carry out a laboratory experiment.) 3.3 Assessment of different levels of examination. The Matura examination is carried out at one level in the mother tongue and at two levels – basic and extended – in optional subjects (depending on the curriculum for a given profile). ISSUE 4: External and/or internal (school-based) final examinations 4.1. The Matura examination in Poland is characterised by both external and internal components. The external component is reflected in its written part and refers only to the arrangement that topics of the Matura written exams are set by reg
