The "difficult" chapters of high-schoolchemistry based on the analysis of entranceprocedure at the Faculty of Science, Charles University
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to introduce the topics of predictive validity of different criteria in university entrance exams. Additionally, the paper presents an analysis of one of these predictors -a test of knowledge -in a case study.
The predictivevalidity of individual predictors of the academic success was evaluated based on the results of previous researches the conclusions of which were compared one to another and summarized. Furthermore, this paper includes an item analysis of each Chemistry tests used as a part of admission procedure at the Faculty of Science, Charles University.
Moreover, the paper presents areas of Chemistry in which students' success rate was lower than 30 % in any of the items belonging in the topic. All in all, the test of knowledge can improve the selection of university applicants.
This selection can be even improved by changes in the test suggested in the article.