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Abstract

This paper considers theconcept of qualityeducationand modern ways ofitsdiagnosis,such asthe Unified State Examination (GPA) and the FederalInternet-
 based Exam in vocational education.
 The dynamics of the GPA on mathematics in Russia and Novosibirsk Region during last two years are analyzedin order to estimate the effectiveness of
 using GPA as a knowledge quality indicator.The paper delivers results of assessment of residual school mathematical knowledge based on the entrance
 test results among incoming first-year students (specialties: Public and Municipal Administration, Human Resource Management) of Siberian Branch of
 the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (Siberian Branch of RANEPA).
 Empirical material of the main sections of school Mathematics is provided and the correlation between the entrance test results and the results of the
 Unified State Examination is assessed. The conclusion is drawn that the results of the Unified State Examination arenot objective indicators of the incoming
 first-year students� knowledge of Maths.
 It is shownthat the FederalInternet-based Examin vocational educationhasa number of disadvantages, removal of whichwill affect itsobjectivity. The
 authors discussandanalyze the results ofthe FederalInternet-based Exam on Mathematics of studentsof Siberian Branch of the Russian Presidential
 Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (Siberian Branch of RANEPA).
 The hypothesis regarding possible reasons of current situation is put forward and steps to be taken for improving student assimilation of Mathematics
 and Natural Science of Bachelor�s Degree programs are described.