%0 Journal Article
%T Teacher and student views regarding the placement test
%A T¨¹rkan Argon
%A Aylin Soysal
%J International Journal of Human Sciences
%D 2012
%I International Journal of Human Sciences
%X The purpose of this study is to identify teacher and student views regarding the Placement Test (SBS). The research was undertaken with primary school teachers from Bolu central district (n=100) and students who were given the test during (n=100) 2009-2010 educational year. The study employing the survey model utilizes qualitative research methods. Data was collected by using interview forms which were later analyzed by content analysis. At the end of the study it was found that SBS creates feelings such as stress, fear, anxiety and curiosity and has an important effect on the identification of the future educational lives and professions of the students. SBS prevents students from socializing. Differences have been detected between the courses SBS covers and the courses studied at school. Students engage in activities such as answering test questions, taking trial tests, answering preparatory courses, receiving counseling, going to the courses and private tutoring. School administrators take the exam results very seriously. Implementations that are based on student-teacher-parent collaboration and that use selection based on ability and interests have been suggested.
%K Placement test
%K teacher
%K student
%U http://www.insanbilimleri.com/ojs/index.php/uib/article/view/2139