Technical gazette, Vol. 22 No. 3, 2015.
Preliminary communication
https://doi.org/10.17559/TV-20140513114019
Student achievement in the university entrance examination and the effects of preparation classes – a case study of civil engineering students
Ljubiša Preradović
; University of Banja, Luka Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Stepe Stepanovića 77/III, 78000 Banja Luka, B&H
Sandra Kosić-Jeremić
; University of Banja, Luka Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Stepe Stepanovića 77/III, 78000 Banja Luka, B&H
Abstract
This paper presents the achievement in the university entrance examination of secondary school graduates who applied for matriculation in The Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, course Civil Engineering, Banja Luka University, in June 2012. The applicant achievement in the mathematics and physics parts of the examination is analysed with regard to attendance in the preparation courses and academic achievement in secondary school. Based on the findings, the authors make certain conclusions and recommendations intended to help improve the quality of secondary education, especially the teaching of mathematics and physics, through syllabus modification. They also recommended making a comprehensive analysis of university student achievement relative to the type of secondary school completed, and holding thematic meetings with teachers in technical/vocational secondary schools, in order to point to the specific topics or units that students find exceptionally challenging to deal with in university.
Keywords
achievement analysis; preparation classes; software support; university entrance examination
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Publication date:
15.6.2015.
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