Entrance Examination Research Articles

고등학교 기술교사의 고교학점제 경험에 대한 질적 연구

The study aims to provide implications, based on the experience of technology teachers, regarding the direction for technology instruction in high schools in view of the high school credit system. To this end, in-depth interviews were conducted with seven technology teachers, experienced in the research and preparation of the high school credit system, and field data were collected. Additionally, some of their classes were observed. The collected data were analyzed and categorized through the process of emic coding and structural coding. According to the analysis, the participants faced limitations because of a high school culture that is oriented towards college entrance, since technology is not covered in South Korea’s national college entrance exam. The teachers experienced “difficulty in securing class time,” “burden of teaching multiple subjects,” “difficulty in teaching unfamiliar subjects,” and “difficulty in conducting classes” due to the introduction of the high school credit system. The analysis reveals that this system caused the following changes in the attitude towards the technology class: ‘avoidance,’ ‘survival,’ and ‘opportunity.’ Based on these findings, the pedagogical implications of technology teachers’ experiences, due to the introduction of the high school credit system, may be interpreted as ‘establishing firm values for the subject matter' and ‘thinking from the students’ perspective.’ The following steps are proposed based on the analysis outcomes: an experiential study for students who undertook technology instruction under the high school credit system, development of a program to enhance the expertise of technology teachers at high schools, and action research on “delivering good technology instruction” in high schools. This study is meaningful as it interprets and analyzes not only the changes in the technology instruction due to the introduction of the high school credit system, but also their significance, thereby deriving the aforementioned implications. The findings of the study may serve as useful data for offering implications regarding the direction for technology as a subject in high schools.

Humanity Education as Liberal Arts Education Through the Operation of University Students Overseas Volunteer Activities

In the 21st century era of science and technology, the importance of humanity education is becoming more prominent. Humanity education is mainly conducted by the person in charge of liberal arts education at any given university. Among humanity education as liberal arts education, this thesis focused on subjects related to university student volunteer activities and non-subject activities. Volunteer work often stems from spontaneity. However, the reality is that in the Korean educational field, volunteer work is regarded as either an anti-arbitrary and compulsory activity allowing for the attainment of favorable scores for university entrance exams, or to meet university graduation requirements. However, it should not be overlooked that service can be strengthened through education and training, and spontaneity can be established. In this respect, overseas volunteer activities for university students can be said to be a very important extracurricular endeavors when it comes to training the basic training of services, such as sharing and serving and cultivating the leadership of serving. In this paper, the actual operation of overseas volunteer activities through Dongduk Womens University and a university council called the <i>Korean University Council For Social Service</i> were examined as humanity education for university students. In addition, in this study we examined how volunteer work has a positive effect on individual character growth and humanity education of university student volunteers. We also confirmed that university students overseas volunteer activities are very useful educational tools for the development of humanity education, which functions as one of the pillars of liberal arts education.

홍보물 영상 촬영 트렌드에 따른 연령별 흥미도 및 호감도 조사

Starting in 2021, the discrepancy between high school graduates and college admission quota is deepening, and universities with a sense of crisis are working hard to promote college entrance exams as a self-rescue measure. In particular, online promotion without restrictions of time and place is a representative means of promoting effectively to a large number of people, and online promotion using YouTube is being used as a representative method. However, existing research on the perception and favorability of each age group according to trends in online video content is judged to be insufficient, so we plan to conduct objective research and surveys to provide basic data. In this study, university promotional videos that had been produced were divided into type A and type B content according to filming method and trend, and a survey was conducted on the favorability of each age group. In the teenage group, type B video content was preferred in most survey items such as “attractiveness,” “video beauty,” “reliability,” “immersion,” and “interest,” and type A video content was preferred by the middle-aged and older generation, the parents’ generation. was preferred in.

Research and Analysis of Factors Influencing the Passing Rate of CET-4 in Local Universities

With the rapid development of social information and economic globalization, English has become widely prevalent worldwide. As a "global language," English significantly influences language teaching policies and practices globally, particularly in China, where a national College English Test Band-4 has been established. Since its inception, the College English Test Band-4 has evolved into one of the most crucial assessments for evaluating college students’ foreign language proficiency. Recently, a growing number of local university students in China are grappling with the challenge of failing to pass this exam. Therefore, this study examines the influencing factors on the passing rate of the College English Test Band-4, based on surveys conducted among undergraduate students in 2020 and 2021 at Hulunbuir College. The paper employs cross-analysis and regression tests to analyze the factors affecting the passing rate of CET-4 among local undergraduate college students, drawing relevant conclusions. Additionally, the study proposes suggestions for English learning strategies tailored to the needs of local undergraduate college students. Factors such as gender, English scores in the college entrance examination, and daily English learning methods are identified as having a significant impact on the passing rate of CET-4.

정책논변모형을 통한 고교학점제 담론 분석

This study analyzes the discourse through the policy argument model and proposes implications for policy implementation under the recognition that the policy means and contents are important for the correct implementation of the policy purpose of the high school credit system. To achieve the research purpose, this study reorganized and utilized Toulmin et al.’s (1979) analysis framework.The conclusions of the analysis using the policy argument model are as follows. First of all, since the high school credit system is an education policy that requires public consensus in consideration of its linkage with university entrance examinations, it is necessary to solidify the foundation for a soft landing sequentially through the process of social consensus and public discussion. Next, we need to move away from the tendency to take a piecemeal approach to the issues of the high school credit system’s curriculum, teaching and learning, educational evaluation, and teachers and facilities, and move toward the holistic approach. There needs to be a soft landing for unit schools with an organic approach. As suggested in the argumentative analysis of this study, it seems necessary to have a strategy that can comprehensively enhance the technical feasibility and political feasibility.

Examination of High School Entrance Examination (LGS) Science Questions According to the Cognitive Process Dimension of the Revised Bloom Taxonomy and the Cognitive Domain Steps of the International Mathematics and Science Trends

Çalışmanın amacı, 2018 ve 2019 Liselere Geçiş Sistemi Fen Bilimleri sorularının Yenilenmiş Bloom Taksonomisinin bilişsel süreç boyutuna ve Uluslararası Matematik ve Fen Eğilimleri Araştırması bilişsel alan basamaklarına göre incelenmesidir. Çalışmada, incelenen Fen Bilimleri soruları, Yenilenmiş Bloom Taksonomisinin bilişsel süreç boyutuna ve Uluslararası Matematik ve Fen Eğilimleri Araştırması bilişsel alan basamaklarına göre sınıflandırılmıştır. Araştırmada doküman analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Yenilenmiş Bloom Taksonomisinin bilişsel süreç boyutuna göre, Uluslararası Matematik ve Fen Eğilimleri Araştırması ve Liselere Geçiş Sistemi Fen Bilimleri sorularının, ağırlıklı olarak alt düzey bilişsel alanda yer aldığı tespit edilmiştir. Uluslararası Matematik ve Fen Eğilimleri Araştırması bilişsel alan basamaklarına göre, Liselere Geçiş Sistemi Fen Bilimleri sorularının ise bilme basamağı ağırlıklı olduğu belirlenmiştir.

The Impact of Instrumental Music Therapy on Student’s Anxiety Facing College Entrance Examination

SBMPTN is a joint selection to enter state universities. Intense competition between participants can trigger student anxiety. Excessive anxiety can affect the escape of the participants. The treatment given was in the form of instrumental music therapy. Music is therapeutic, which means it can heal. Instrumental music therapy can provide a sense of relaxation and comfort for listeners. It is known that the effect of giving instrumental music therapy on student’s anxiety in facing state university entrance exams. The research subjects were 110 students consisting of science and social studies majors. The research instrument used the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 42 (DASS-42). Hypothesis testing was analyzed using Wilcoxon and Mann Whitney. There are differences in anxiety between pretest and posttest on instrumental music therapy (p value = 0.000) and leaflets (p value = 0.000). There was a significant difference in the treatment of instrumental music therapy as evidenced by the difference in the mean anxiety between the intervention group and the control group, which obtained a Sig (p value) of 0.000 (p value <0.05). Providing instrumental music therapy can have a significant effect on reducing student anxiety in facing state university entrance exams. SBMPTN merupakan seleksi bersama masuk perguruan tinggi negeri. Persaingan ketat antar peserta dapat memicu kecemasan siswa. Kecemasan berlebih dapat memengaruhi kelolosan para pesertanya. Perlakuan yang diberikan berupa terapi musik instrumental. Musik bersifat terapeutik yang artinya bisa menyembuhkan. Terapi musik instrumental dapat memberikan rasa rileks dan nyaman bagi pendengarnya. Penelitian ini berjenis quasi experimental design dengan rancangan pretest and posttest control group design. Subjek penelitian sebanyak 110 siswa terdiri dari jurusan IPA dan IPS. Instrumen penelitian penggunakan Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 42 (DASS-42). Uji hipotesis dianalisis menggunakan Wilcoxon dan Mann Whitney. Terdapat perbedaan kecemasan antara pretest dan posttest pada terapi musik instrumental (p value = 0.000) dan leaflet (p value = 0.000). Terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan dari perlakuan terapi musik instrumental dibuktikan dengan selisih mean kecemasan antara kelompok intervensi dan kelompok kontrol didapatkan Sig (p value) yakni 0.000 (p value<0.05). Pemberian terapi musik instrumental dapat memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap penurunan kecemasan siswa dalam menghadapi ujian masuk perguruan tinggi negeri.

Preliminary Study on the Evaluation Methodologies of Junior High School Music Academic Performance

The junior high school music academic entrance examination holds significant importance in the context of the new curriculum reform, serving as a pivotal instrument for implementing the "General Plan for Deepening the Reform of Educational Evaluation in the New Era" and the "Opinions on Comprehensively Strengthening and Improving School Aesthetic Education in the New Era," issued by the General Office of the State Council. As frontline educators, it is imperative to adeptly navigate the impending junior high school art subject entrance examination by acquiring evaluation knowledge and mastering scientifically sound assessment methods. Recognizing this urgency, the author secured approval for the "Thirteenth Five-Year Plan" project in Shaanxi Province in 2018, titled "Research on the Unified Music Examination Methods for Junior High School Graduation in Shaanxi Province." This research primarily delves into the grading criteria outlined in the "Music Curriculum Standards" for compulsory education, exploring the knowledge points, question types, weights, and evaluation methods. The findings represent a culmination of in-depth practical exploration, offering valuable insights for educators and stakeholders. These operational research results are shared here for reference purposes only.

Designing a Virtual Campus Tour using Image Stitching Techniques to Provide Information on College Entrance Test

The University of Bengkulu administers college entrance exams, however some test takers still require assistance in locating the correct room, despite the building being marked. It is crucial to avoid errors in finding the right test room, as it can cause potential students to waste valuable time. Therefore, a more precise and practical solution is necessary to provide information on test locations. This study designs a location-based virtual tour that offers a 360-degree view, providing information on the location of each building and the conditions inside and outside each test room. The virtual tour encompasses 81 buildings, including test rooms, with 28 to 32 images captured at each location, then stitched together using image stitching techniques. The goal of the virtual tour is to create a comprehensive view of the test location and provide more detailed information on the room's condition. Furthermore, the usability of this virtual tour was tested on 140 high school students as potential test participants, utilizing the System Usability Scale (SUS) to evaluate its effectiveness, resulting in a score of 72.19. In other words, the virtual tour was found to be an effective tool in helping users understand the test location.

Cross-regional Participation in National Graduate Admission Examination:The Historical Implications of Shuntian and Shanxi Provincial Examination in the Late Qing Dynasty

In the late Qing Dynasty, Renyin and Guimao rural examinations were the last two rural examinations in the history of Chinese imperial examinations. However, under the intrusion of domestic troubles and foreign invaders, the Qing Court had to adopt a compromise method in order to continue the tradition of selecting scholars through the imperial examinations and pick out and promote talents. The imperial examinations were held in Shuntian County in Henan Province and in Shanxi Province in Shaanxi Province, which led to the rare phenomenon of borrowing Wei in the imperial examinations of thousands of years. When the implementation process of the two provinces of the provincial exams borrowed exams are compared, it is found that there are many differences between the two provinces in terms of the time priority, the complexity of admission and delivery, the dispatch of officials and the content of the examination. However, from the perspective of the examination concepts such as the objectives and principles of the borrowed exams, the two provinces have obvious common features, including paying attention to the simplicity of the township examination organization, respecting the independence of provincial township examination, and adhering to the fairness of the imperial examination. From the perspective of the past, the practice experience in the late Qing Dynasty is similar to that in the present. It has important historical revelation for improving the management level and ability of the modernization of the postgraduate entrance examination. Firstly, we should strengthen the construction of the national system of the postgraduate entrance examination in different places, secondly, we should attach importance to the construction of standardized examination centers in different provinces and regions, and thirdly, we should improve the coordination mechanism of the resources of the postgraduate entrance examination in different places.

Automatic item generation for non-verbal reasoning items

The purpose of this study is to generate non-verbal items for a visual reasoning test using templated-based automatic item generation (AIG). The fundamental research method involved following the three stages of template-based AIG. An item from the 2016 4th-grade entrance exam of the Science and Art Center (known as BİLSEM) was chosen as the parent item. A cognitive model and an item model were developed for non-verbal reasoning. Then, the items were generated using computer algorithms. For the first item model, 112 items were generated, and for the second item model, 1728 items were produced. The items were evaluated based on subject matter experts (SMEs). The SMEs indicated that the items met the criteria of one right answer, single content and behavior, not trivial content, and homogeneous choices. Additionally, SMEs' opinions determined that the items have varying item difficulty. The results obtained demonstrate the feasibility of AIG for creating an extensive item repository consisting of non-verbal visual reasoning items.

ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCING FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS' COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION SCORES

The college entrance examination scores are significant for students. In China, the result of the college entrance examination is the only criterion for judging whether a student can enter a university. This study takes some students from China West Normal University to analyze the factors that may influence the scores. Through the statistical analysis of SPSS, it is found that gender is related to the score of college entrance examination, and the place of origin is significantly related to the score of college entrance examination. The causes of the various phenomena are analyzed, and targeted suggestions are put forward to provide valuable references for improving students' performance.

Examination of Restorative Dentistry Questions Asked in the Dentistry Specialization Training Entrance Exam

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 Amaç: Uzmanlık eğitimi almak isteyen diş hekimlerinin, Diş Hekimliği Uzmanlık Eğitimi Giriş Sınavı’na (DUS) girmeleri gerekmektedir. Çıkmış soruların konu dağılımları hakkında bilgi edinmek, sınava hazırlanan adaylar için faydalı olmaktadır. Literatür incelendiğinde bu konuda herhangi bir araştırmaya rastlanılmamıştır. Bu çalışma, son 10 yıldaki DUS Restoratif Diş Tedavisi sorularının retrospektif olarak incelenmesini amaçlamaktadır.
 Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışma için gerekli etik kurul izni alınmıştır. Çalışmaya, son 10 yılda sorulmuş olan 130 adet DUS Restoratif Diş Tedavisi sorusu dahil edilmiştir. Konu başlıkları Ölçme, Seçme ve Yerleştirme Merkezi’nin (ÖSYM) referans kitap olarak gösterdiği kaynaklar doğrultusunda hazırlanmıştır. Soruların konulara ve yıllara göre dağılımları incelenmiştir. Ayrıca, soruların dağılımları yüzde olarak hesaplanmıştır.
 Bulgular: Elde edilen veriler doğrultusunda; en fazla diş çürükleri (n:16) konusundan, en az ise dişlerin gelişim bozuklukları (n:2) ve restoratif diş hekimliğinde hasta muayenesi (n:2) konularından soru sorulduğu belirlenmiştir. Diş çürükleri konusunda en fazla soru (n:4) 2013 yılı ilkbahar döneminde sorulmuştur. Ayrıca bazı konulardan da hiç soru sorulmadığı tespit edilmiştir.
 Sonuç: Elde edilen sonuçlar, yıllara göre konu dağılımlarında düzensizliklerin olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Bazı konulardan en az iki sene de bir soru sorulduğu, bazı konulardan ise hiç soru sorulmadığı saptanmıştır. Çalışma sonuçlarının, sınava hazırlık sürecinde yararlı olacağını düşünmekteyiz.
 Anahtar Kelimeler: Diş hekimliğinde uzmanlık sınavı, Konu dağılımı, Restoratif diş tedavisi.

Examining Parental Social Media Use and Educational Anxiety During Their Childs Transition to Higher Education: An EPPM Analysis

This study investigates the relationship between proactive social media engagement and parental anxiety during the academic transition period in contemporary China. Through the process of gathering questionnaire data and performing data analysis, this research investigates the manner in which actively participating in social media platforms has a positive impact on parental anxiety. This impact is observed through the mediation of two variables: risk perception and efficacy perception. The academic transition period, which involves important educational milestones such as entrance exams or university admissions, often creates significant stress and anxiety for both students and their parents in China. With the rapid growth and widespread use of social media in recent years, it is crucial to explore its potential impact on parental anxiety during this crucial phase. This study can provide a reference for the extension of EPPM to address issues related to social anxiety. Additionally, it can offer effective approaches to alleviate parental educational anxiety.

METHOD OF "CHOOSING AN ARBITRARY POINT"

The vector method is one of the most general approaches for solving geometric problems. The universality of this method is so broad that it is applied in algebra, mathematical analysis, geometry, and physics. It is used to solve problems of increased complexity, entrance exams for universities, and high-level mathematical Olympiad problems. The vector method is relatively new in mathematics. Primarily, I propose using it to solve problems that involve vectors in their statements. Such problems will be discussed below in this article. The solutions obtained through this method often have a more concise form, unlike traditional solutions, which can sometimes appear too cumbersome. However, I want to emphasize that comparing classical and vector methods is inappropriate. These are different "languages of mathematics," and we are learning to "speak" in one of them.

Research on the Impact of Elective Subjects of College Entrance Examination on Talent Cultivation of Higher Vocational Colleges Based on Students’ Cognitive Behavioral Characteristics

Abstract The reform of the optional subjects of the college entrance examination under the new situation puts forward higher challenges to the talent cultivation of higher vocational colleges. In this paper, for students entering higher vocational colleges and universities after the new college entrance examination, the random forest framework is improved by mining students’ homework and quiz data with PCA dimensionality reduction. Behavioral feature extraction using Random Forest and coding definitions are proposed after feature screening. Based on general feature coding, the behavioral group differentiation extraction of higher education students was constructed, which finally provided label classification of students’ cognitive-behavioral features. After analyzing the impact of the optional subjects on the quality of higher vocational students, the learning behaviors of higher vocational students were dissected. The probability density distribution plots of students’ entry rates show that the overall probability density distribution curves of entry for different students are significantly different. The wave heights of the first, second, third and fourth academic years were 10.25, 16.48, 13.24 and 12.61, respectively, and the study behavior of senior students after the selection of subjects in the college entrance examination showed a unique pattern. In response to the behavioral performance of higher vocational students, institutions need to scientifically use assessment reports to launch talent development work.

School education reform in India 2020: Economic prerequisites and purposes

In 2023, India surpassed China in terms of population, becoming the most populous country in the world. Many experts emphasize that India has a demographic dividend, which allows for high rates of economic growth. However, millions of young people enter India’s labor market each year, a significant portion of whom lack basic education and can only be engaged in low-skilled jobs. This situation affects the quality of life, working conditions, and overall socioeconomic situation in the country. The Government of N. Modi, along with other reforms relevant and timely for India, has developed a comprehensive transformation of basic and higher education in the country. The objective of the research is to identify the economic prerequisites, tasks, and methods for implementing the reform of the basic education system. It has been identified that despite the 2002 amendment to the Constitution and the Right to Education Act passed in 2006, many families do not send their children to school, and in other cases, some children do not complete their education. This is due to several reasons, including the remoteness of schools, difficulty in entrance and transfer exams, the need to help parents, among others. The new National Education Policy of 2020 aims to provide holistic early childhood and school education. The traditional structure of the education system has been changed: preschool education is now incorporated into the education system, allowing kindergarten graduates to transition smoothly into school. The traditional 10+2 model has been replaced with a 5+3+3+4 model. Regional languages are given special importance - education will be conducted in the mother tongue up to the fifth grade, and then students will also learn Hindi and English. Age-appropriate teaching methods are applied at each stage of education. In the final stage of schooling, students are given the freedom to choose disciplines based on their interests. Each stage of education aims to develop critical thinking, the ability to engage in discussions, and case analysis. Thus, the education system reform, if successfully implemented, aims to provide India’s economy with a higher quality workforce, regardless of whether the school graduate continues their education in college or enters the labor market after completing school.

Memory-based involution dilemma on square lattices

When involution affects individuals, their efforts do not augment resources but merely compete for limited resources. From entrance exams to company overtime, such efforts lead to unnecessary costs, undermining group welfare. Meanwhile, the individual advantages or collective disadvantages from this unnecessary effort may accumulate over time, such as the long-term validity of test scores. To identify the role of this memory factor, we propose a memory-based involution game model. In a more competitive environment, our findings suggest: (i) with scant social resources, increasing memory length curbs involution, (ii) with moderate resources, increasing memory length initially intensifies involution but later reduces it, and (iii) with abundant social resources, increasing memory length amplifies involution. Conversely, in a less competitive environment, involution consistently decreases with a larger memory length. Our research provides insights into mitigating involution by considering memory effects.

Exploring symptom-level associations between anxiety and depression across developmental stages of adolescence: a network analysis approach

BackgroundAnxiety and depression often co-occur during adolescence, but the associations between symptoms of these two disorders in this developmental period are not yet fully understood. Network analysis provides a valuable approach to uncover meaningful associations among symptoms and offers insights for prevention and intervention strategies. This study aimed to investigate symptom-level associations between anxiety and depression using network analysis and to identify core symptoms, bridge symptoms, and differences in network structure across different stages of adolescence.MethodsThe cross-sectional study was conducted in March 2022 in Shenzhen, China. Participants completed the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 and Patient Health Questionnaire Depression Scale, along with demographic questionnaires assessing age and gender. Chinese adolescents aged 10 to 17 who were in Grades 5 or 6 of elementary school, Grades 1 or 2 of middle school, or Grades 1 or 2 of high school, and who could comprehensively understand and read Chinese were recruited as participants. Students in Grade 3 of middle and high schools were excluded due to their upcoming high school or college entrance examinations. Based on age, participants were categorized into early, middle, and late developmental stages of adolescence.Results“Loss of control” was among the most central symptoms in the comorbidity network throughout all three developmental stages; “excessive worry” and “anhedonia” emerged as the core symptoms in early adolescence, and “restlessness” as the core symptom in late adolescence. “Anhedonia,” “sad mood,” and “fatigue” were identified as bridge symptoms between anxiety and depression across all three developmental stages of adolescence. The global strength of the network in middle adolescence was significantly higher compared to the other two stages.ConclusionThese findings highlight the core and bridge symptoms that require special attention and intervention at each stage of adolescence. Moreover, significantly higher network connectivity in middle adolescence suggests this is a critical period for intervention to prevent the development of comorbid mental disorders.

Motivation Reasons and Suggestions for Junior High school Students in English Teaching

As a compulsory subject for the college entrance examination in China, English learning has always been highly valued. With the development of educational concepts and technologies, there is an increasing amount of research on English education. However, most studies are conducted from the perspectives of teachers and parents. There is relatively little direct investigation into students' learning motivation and interests. Through a questionnaire survey, this paper mainly studies the motivation of junior high school students to learn English. The questionnaire was directly distributed to middle school students for filling out. Also, students have different motivations for learning English. Most students (60%) enjoy English, but a considerable portion (around 30%) learn English just because it is a compulsory course. At the same time, many students listen to English songs and watch English TV dramas/movies. In addition, about 58% students hope that the teacher can teach more extracurricular English knowledge. Therefore, more emphasis could be placed on enhancing students' interest in learning in English teaching. Moreover, teachers can make appropriate use of extracurricular English materials, such as English pop songs or film and television works, as teaching tools to enhance students’ interest in learning and teaching outcomes.