Thousands of students across Poland are currently taking their Matura exams, organized by the Central Examination Board (CKE). As the exam period unfolds, the anticipation for results continues to grow, with students eager to check their performance across various subjects. On May 9, 2025, after 2:00 PM, the CKE will release answer sheets and correct responses for the advanced biology Matura exam, marking a significant day in the ongoing examination marathon.
The 2025 Matura exam in biology at the advanced level will assess students' knowledge and skills as outlined in the core curriculum for general education in secondary schools. This curriculum emphasizes understanding biological diversity and the ability to apply acquired knowledge to solve biological problems. It also tests scientific reasoning, argumentation, and the ability to interpret biological laws and relationships.
Students will encounter both closed-ended and open-ended questions during the biology exam. Closed-ended questions will include multiple-choice, true/false, and matching tasks, while open-ended questions will require students to formulate their own answers. Among these will be fill-in-the-blank tasks, which require completing sentences or providing answers in one or a few words, as well as short-answer questions that necessitate writing concise texts. All these tasks aim to evaluate the mastery of the knowledge and skills specified in the general requirements of the core curriculum for secondary schools.
Meanwhile, on May 8, 2025, students participated in the advanced level English exam, which lasted 150 minutes. The English Matura exam at the basic level consists of four parts: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, knowledge of language means, and written expression. The written expression segment is crucial, requiring students to write between 200 and 250 words in the form of an essay, article, review, formal letter, or opinion essay. This year, students expressed mixed feelings about the difficulty of the exam, with many discussing their experiences on social media.
Students reported encountering various topics, including polar bears and meteorologists, in the exam, and many praised the structure of the essay task. However, reactions were polarized, with some students using strong language to express their frustrations. The diversity of accents in the listening comprehension section, which included both British and American accents, posed additional challenges for some students. To prepare, many students practiced with past Matura papers or English podcasts to familiarize themselves with the language's nuances.
The main examination period for the Matura 2025 is set from May 5 to May 24, 2025, with written exams taking place from May 5 to May 22, and oral exams from May 9 to May 24. Students can expect results from their Matura exams to be released on July 8, 2025, after 8:30 AM. Those wishing to check their results will need to log in to the official website using previously issued login credentials.
To pass the Matura exam in 2025, students must achieve at least 30% of the points from each of the compulsory exams at the basic level. Notably, there is no passing threshold for advanced-level exams, allowing students to score zero points without failing.
As the Matura exams progress, students are encouraged to stay informed about the schedules and updates from the CKE. The CKE provides complete answer sheets for various subjects, including mathematics, Polish language, and foreign languages, allowing students to assess their performance accurately.
The exam schedule allows students to plan their study days effectively, with each subject assigned a specific date. Regular updates on answer sheets, deadlines, and communications from the CKE are essential for students navigating this critical period.
The Matura exam is not just a test of knowledge; it also serves as a rite of passage for many students in Poland, marking the end of their secondary education and the beginning of their next steps, whether that be further education or entering the workforce. As they await their results, students reflect on their hard work and the challenges they faced throughout this rigorous examination process.
With the release of answer keys for the advanced biology exam on May 9, students will finally have the opportunity to evaluate their performance and gain insights into their understanding of complex biological concepts. This moment is pivotal, not only for assessing their knowledge but also for determining their future educational paths.
As the Matura 2025 continues, the collective experience of students across Poland highlights the importance of education and the challenges of standardized testing. It is a time of both anxiety and anticipation, as students prepare to transition into the next chapter of their lives.
