KPSS 10 Score Prediction Power of Bachelor Graduation Mark and OSS Score

Abstract

The aim of this study is to find whether Student Selection Exam (ÖSS) and Bachelor Graduation Mark Average (LMNO) are meaningful predictors forthe success of Public Personnel Selection Examination 10 (KPSS 10) and the subtests which are basis in the measurement of this score. Data was obtained by 454 pre-service teachers who are graduates of six different programs of Erzincan University Faculty of Education in the academic year of 2008-2009 and who took KPSS examination. ÖSS score and Bachelor Graduation Mark Average (LMNO) of preservice teachers were obtained from faculty registration, KPSS data were obtained from OSYM registration. Multilinear regression analysis was done in order to answer the research results. According to research results; it was found that OSS mark and LMNO are meaningful predictors of KPSS 10 score and subtest scores.