Investigating the backwash effect of higher education exam (YGS) on university students' attitudes

M Polat - International Journal of Psychology and Educational …, 2020 - dergipark.org.tr
The application of high-stakes tests to choose students for higher education in Turkey has
beenconsidered as a reliable and effective way of assessment for so long. However, the …

Perspectives on the transition to higher education in Europe: an approach focused on literature

D Pinto, A Lopes, A Mouraz - Research in Post-Compulsory …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
This article aims to map the research trends on the processes of students' transition to higher
education in the European context. For this, a review of literature was carried out, aiming to …

Unpacking the Washback Effect of University Entrance Exams: A Qualitative Study of Uzbekistan's Students' Exam Preparation Experiences

Z Hotamova - 2024 - diva-portal.org
The evolving nature of education emphasizes the importance of fostering 21st-century skills.
To align with the requirements of the contemporary era, Uzbekistan introduced its new …

Transition from theory to practice: a comparison of math and computer education and instructional technology teachers during school experience

R Yılmaz, E Şendurur, P Şendurur - Kastamonu Education Journal, 2016 - dergipark.org.tr
This study aims to understand the experiences faced during school experience period of
either prospective math or computer education and instructional technology (CEIT) teachers …

Impact of external examinations on high school curricula: document analysis

HB Fırat, H Yaratan - Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2013 - Elsevier
Sitting for the Examination for Admission to Higher Education (YGS) is the first phase of the
university entrance examination process in Turkey. High school teachers have raised …