Baccalaureate stream O (original letters) in Mauritania
Stream O is the original letters stream of the Mauritanian Baccalaureate. It is for lycée students who favour the Arabic language, literature and Islamic sciences, and ends with the Bac in 7AS.
At a glance
- Stream
- O, original letters
- Grades
- 5AS to 7AS (Bac in 7AS)
- Focus
- Arabic language, literature and Islamic sciences
- Other streams
- C, D, A, TM
Who stream O is for
It suits students drawn to the Arabic language, its texts and the Islamic disciplines. In BacMR's textbooks this stream is labelled LO (lettres originelles).
Revising stream O
- Work through the textbook's texts aloud and draw out the meaning, the language and the techniques.
- Memorise steadily rather than in one block the night before the exam.
- Practise analysis exercises by writing out your answers.
The official curriculum
The exact curriculum, papers and coefficients are set by the Ministry: see education.gov.mr.
BacMR for stream O (original letters)
The 7AS textbooks for original letters, for example in the Arabic language, are among the books BacMR relies on. Every answer cites the book and the page.
Not every subject is covered for every stream yet, and more textbooks are being added. When a question falls outside the available books, BacMR says so instead of guessing.
- Answers drawn from the official textbooks, with the book and page cited
- Questions in Arabic or French, by text, voice or photo
- The syllabus chapter by chapter, to ask about one chapter in particular
- Quizzes of 5, 10 or 20 questions and a study plan
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Frequently asked questions
What does stream O mean in the Mauritanian Bac?
It is the original letters stream, oriented to the Arabic language, literature and Islamic sciences.
Does BacMR cover stream O?
Yes, BacMR is based on the 7AS textbooks for original letters. Not every subject is covered yet, and BacMR flags it when a question falls outside the available books.
Can I ask my questions in Arabic?
Yes. You can type, dictate or send a photo of your question in Arabic, and the tutor answers in Arabic.