Exam Results Raise Concerns About Croatian Students’ Knowledge of Croatian
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- 26 Jul 2024
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Educational authorities have expressed alarm over the poor performance of Croatian high school students in their recent Croatian language exams. The final results of the state matriculation examinations for the 2023-24 school year, published on Wednesday, revealed disappointing marks, sparking concern among educators about the students' proficiency in their native language.
Examination Overview
Participants: 29,188 high school students aged 18-19.
Pass Rate: 8.1% of the students did not pass the Croatian language exam, which is crucial for university admissions.
Comparison: The failure rate has doubled compared to the previous year.
Director of the National Centre for External Evaluation of Education, highlighted the significant drop in pass rates and attributed the decline partly to the influence of modern technology on students' communication habits.
Filipovic anticipated poor results a week before their release, suggesting that digital communications might be a contributing factor.
The Centre plans to conduct a more thorough analysis to understand the underlying reasons for the decline in exam performance.
Historical Context
Filipovic noted that the results, although concerning, were not unprecedented. The failure rate in 2019, just before the COVID-19 pandemic, was 9.4%, slightly higher than the current year's 8.1%.
Despite the recent poor results, the trend indicates fluctuating performance levels over the years, with a noticeable dip in proficiency in the current year.
The decline in Croatian language exam results raises questions about the broader educational environment and the impact of digital technology on language skills. The findings suggest a need for targeted interventions to address these issues and improve students' language proficiency.
Future Steps
The National Centre for External Evaluation of Education will analyze the results in greater depth to pinpoint specific issues.
Potential reforms may focus on enhancing traditional language skills amidst the pervasive use of digital communication tools.
Additional support and resources may be directed towards improving Croatian language education to ensure students are better prepared for future examinations.
The poor exam results in Croatian language proficiency among high school students have highlighted an area of concern for educators and policymakers. With a detailed analysis and targeted interventions, there is hope that future cohorts will exhibit improved performance, ensuring a stronger foundation in their native language as they progress to higher education and beyond.
