The examination of the Public Personnel Selection Examination (PPSE) in the of light pre-service teachers opinions

The study was based on a qualitative research approach, and included a case study and content analysis. The study was conducted on a total of 131 students who studied Mathematic Education and Science Teaching, Department of Primary Education, Faculty of Education, Erzincan University, during the spring term of the educational year 2010-2011. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Public Personnel Selection Examination (PPSE) with all its dimensions in accordance with students’ opinions. An analysis was made of the 5 open-ended questions addressed to the students. It was concluded that the PPSE has certain limitations.