Record Low Turnout for Romania's Baccalaureate Exam

Romania's Baccalaureate Exam Sees Record Low Participation Romania is facing an unprecedented situation in its national Baccalaureate exams. This year's exam saw the lowest number of candidates in at least two decades, with a staggering 25% of students who began 12th grade last September failing to participate. The news was reported by Kanal D News, who interviewed students outside exam halls in Bucharest. "It was phenomenal," said one student, beaming after completing the exam. "I think I'll get over 95%." However, not all students shared this positive experience. Another student stated, "I didn't write anything because I didn't know the answers." This highlights the challenges faced by many students, contributing to the record low participation rate. Despite the low numbers, the exam appears to have gone smoothly for those who participated, with many expressing satisfaction with the questions. The incident of a student being caught photographing the exam papers in Cluj County serves as a reminder of the challenges in maintaining exam integrity. The low participation rate raises concerns about the future of education in Romania and the reasons behind students' disengagement from the Baccalaureate exam. Further investigation is needed to understand the underlying causes of this concerning trend.