Exam Rubrics

Rubrics are the various mark schemes and instructions printed on the exam paper which the examiners use to decide how many marks you deserve. In French exams at GCSE and Common Entrance these tend to be given in French. Although you are normally given an example of how to answer a question, whether it be ticking a box, writing down a number or whatever, it is a good idea to make sure you understand what these instructions mean. Below is a list of common instructions and questions. They are imperatives given sometimes in the tu form and sometimes in the vous form.