How high will the average score for the Literature subject in the 2025 high school graduation exam be?
The 2025 high school Literature exam is considered to be of moderate difficulty, not too hard, with a familiar structure and good differentiation among candidates. The expected score range is from 6.5 to 8 points.
This year's high school graduation exam in Literature will still be in essay format, lasting 120 minutes. However, the exam has changed in terms of point distribution, specifically consisting of two parts: Reading Comprehension (4 points) and Writing (6 points).
A unique aspect this year is that the exam material will be outside of the textbooks. This aims to assess students' reading comprehension and understanding of texts in real-life situations, avoiding rote learning and memorization. The exam material may include passages, poems, or situations related to current events and social life.
This year's exam questions were highly praised for their relevance to current events, particularly the topic of provincial and city mergers, which prompted reflection on homeland and the responsibilities of young people.
Ms. Trinh Thu Tuyet, a teacher at Luong The Vinh Secondary and High School in Hanoi, commented that the exam questions were reformed to focus on developing competencies, closely following the 2018 general education curriculum, creating interest and challenges for candidates.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Son, a teacher in Binh Chanh district, Ho Chi Minh City, believes the exam questions are topical, structured from easy to difficult, similar to the sample questions provided by the Ministry of Education. The essay question about hometowns in the context of provincial and city mergers is considered a highlight, touching the emotions of students. He predicts the average score for Literature will range from 6-7.
Master Nguyen Phuoc Bao Khoi, a lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, emphasized that the exam questions reflect real life, connecting the past and present, while also effectively differentiating students' abilities. The reading comprehension material is taken from a short story by Nguyen Minh Chau, while the social commentary section requires deep thinking, but students can do well if they utilize the reading comprehension questions.
Teacher Khoi predicted a score range of 6-6.5, while Ms. Nguyen Thi Quynh Anh from Tuyensinh247 Center was more optimistic, suggesting a score of 7.5.
Teachers agree that the exam not only tests knowledge but also encourages creative thinking, in line with the spirit of educational reform.
