School Certificate Examination Research Papers (original) (raw)

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- Academic Journals, Standard, Student Selection Examination, Predictive power

This study examined the predictive power of two selection examination scores on Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) result of pre-degree science students of Benue State University Makurdi-Nigeria with a view to seeking alternative to multiple selection examinations. Out of 1240 candidates that came in for Preliminary Science programme for 2007/2008 session, only 380 passed (that is, a minimum of C grade in the five subjects- English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Of this number, 220 had records for Mathematics and Physics in SSCE and therefore form the sample for the study and total of 38 entered for UME Mathematics. Three standard examination results in Mathematics and Physics were used for analysis in this study with SSCE as dependent (criterion) variable and Prelim and UME scores as independent (predictor) variables. Scores from the three examinations were collated and used for analyses. The examinations were considered reliable and valid based on the fact that they were set by experts, subjected to necessary test conditions and had consistent records of good standard. Using multiple regression for analysis, it was found that Prelim and UME Mathematics did not significantly predict SSCE Mathematics, F2, 38 = 1.278, p > 0.05. While Prelim Physics and UME Physics significantly predicted SSCE Physics (F2, 209 = 3.789, p < 0.05), the same could not significantly predict SSCE Mathematics (F2, 210 = 2.745, p > 0.05). It was recommended among others that the current selection examinations be improved upon through strict supervision especially UME to guarantee their public acceptance and credibility.

- by Solomon Ogebe Aligba and +1
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- Student Selection Examination, Predictive power, School Certificate Examination

The study investigates secondary students' attitude towards junior school certificate (JSC) examination in Bangladesh. The study is mainly quantitative and data was collected in a computable manner through questionnaires. Secondary students who would take the JSC examination were the main data source of the study. Two hundred fifty students (120 male and 130 female) were chosen randomly from ten secondary schools (five private and five government) in Dhaka. The study revealed that secondary students have a positive attitude towards JSC examination. There was no significant difference between male and female students' attitude towards JSC examination. JSC exam had increased students' both quality of study and study time, enhanced students' creativity, and reduced the fear of examination. On the contrary, JSC examination had hampered students' normal life by extra stress, reduced their playtime, and made them dependent on guidebooks for better grades. Therefore, the study suggests changing current JSC examination systems by creating test items focused on creativity and problem-solving tasks to ensure the quality of education in Bangladesh. These findings can inform the government as well as other relevant stakeholders in making necessary changes in the JSC examination in Bangladesh. To cite this paper (in APA style): Rahman, M. MD. (2019). Secondary school students attitude towards junior school certificate (JSC) examination in Bangladesh.

- by Md. Mehadi Rahman
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- Secondary Education, School, Attitude, Students Attitudes

This study examined the predictive power of two selection examination scores on Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) result of pre-degree science students of Benue State University Makurdi-Nigeria with a view to seeking alternative to multiple selection examinations. Out of 1240 candidates that came in for Preliminary Science programme for 2007/2008 session, only 380 passed (that is, a minimum of C grade in the five subjects-English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Of this number, 220 had records for Mathematics and Physics in SSCE and therefore form the sample for the study and total of 38 entered for UME Mathematics. Three standard examination results in Mathematics and Physics were used for analysis in this study with SSCE as dependent (criterion) variable and Prelim and UME scores as independent (predictor) variables. Scores from the three examinations were collated and used for analyses. The examinations were considered reliable and valid based on the fact that they were set by experts, subjected to necessary test conditions and had consistent records of good standard. Using multiple regression for analysis, it was found that Prelim and UME Mathematics did not significantly predict SSCE Mathematics, F 2, 38 = 1.278, p > 0.05. While Prelim Physics and UME Physics significantly predicted SSCE Physics (F 2, 209 = 3.789, p < 0.05), the same could not significantly predict SSCE Mathematics (F 2, 210 = 2.745, p > 0.05). It was recommended among others that the current selection examinations be improved upon through strict supervision especially UME to guarantee their public acceptance and credibility.