Abstract:

This study investigated the relationship between secondary school entrance exam scores (TEOG) and students’ academic achievement during their elementary school years. Main goal of the study was to examine how well grade 6 and 7 mathematics, Turkish, education of religion and ethics, science, social sciences and English scores predict TEOG exam scores. Grade 6 and 7 mathematics, Turkish, ethics, science, social sciences and English written exam scores, participation levels in classroom activities and performance grades were independent variables. Mathematics, Turkish, education of religion and ethics, science, social sciences and English scores in TEOG exams were dependent variables of the study. Multiple regression analysis was used to investigate the relationship between dependent and independent variables. Grade 6 and 7 written exam scores were better predictor of TEOG exam scores in mathematics, Turkish, education of religion and ethics, science, social sciences when compared to other independent variables. On the other hand, participation levels to classroom activities were better predictor of TEOG English exam scores when compared to other independent variables. Additionally, while performance task scores is a predictor of TEOG scores in social sciences and English, it is not a predictor of mathematics, Turkish, education of religion and ethics, and sciences. 

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