Abstract:

The main purpose of this research is to examine the mathematics course achievement levels of students who take the high school entrance exam according to some variables. For this purpose, the data of the research were collected with the help of a questionnaire prepared by the researcher. The descriptive survey model, which is a quantitative method, was used in the research. The research was carried out in the first semester of the 2018-2019 academic year. The sample of the study consisted of a total of 417 students studying in the 9th grade of different high schools in Tatvan central district of Bitlis province and taking the high school entrance exam. Data analysis was performed by t-test and single-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA). As a result of the analysis; It was determined that the mathematics course achievement levels of the students who took the high school entrance exam did not differ significantly according to the gender variable, but there were significant differences according to the school type, mother and father education level, monthly income level and whether there was a computer-internet at home. Some suggestions were made based on the research results.

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