Abstract:

In this study, it is aimed to review the Common Exam Questions regarding Eight-Grade Science and Technology Lesson. The research was structured using qualitative approaches.  The data sources of the study consist of 40 (20+20) Common Exam Questions regarding Science and Technology lesson implemented in 2013-2014 academic year and 137 (40+97) objectives concerning this exam while the study group is formed by 18 Science and Technology lesson teachers. The data of the study was collected by interview form and document review. The data got was analyzed by descriptive analysis. The findings of the study have shown that Common Exam Questions are related with 68 out of 137 objectives that take place in 8th grade Science and Technology Curriculum. The objectives as to Common Exams and Common Exam Questions have concentrated on low-level cognitive stages. The teachers have stated that the number of the questions asked in the Common Exams regarding Science and Technology lesson was adequate and the questions were compatible with the curriculum. However, they have pointed out that in the exams, it is concentrated only on some objectives in the curriculum. Moreover, the teachers have suggested that the exam questions should be more distinctive and comprehensive. This study has shown that Common Exam Questions were related with only some of the objectives in Science and Technology Curriculum and exam questions and objectives regarding the exam were at low-level cognitive stages. Moreover, the Science and Technology teachers find the number of the questions asked enough but they emphasize that the exam questions should be more distinctive and comprehensive.