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Does China¡¯s National College Entrance Exam Effectively Evaluate Applicants?

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  • Wei Hu

    (Division of Human Resources, Ministry of Education of PRC, Beijing 100816, China)

  • Feng Li

    (School of Securities and Futures, Southwest University of Finance and Economics, Chengdu 610074, China)

  • Li Gan

    (Department of Economics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA)

Abstract

Based on micro-level student data from one Chinese academic institution, we study the validity of the national college entrance exam from the perspective of student performance in college and employment prospects after graduation. We find that the current college entrance exam could reflect the students¡¯ learning ability to a certain degree, providing a relatively valid evaluation. Demonstration of well-rounded development ability should be an important factor in the evaluation system. Based on our empirical results, we give some suggestions for college entrance exam reform.

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  • Wei Hu & Feng Li & Li Gan, 2014. "Does China¡¯s National College Entrance Exam Effectively Evaluate Applicants?," Frontiers of Economics in China-Selected Publications from Chinese Universities, Higher Education Press, vol. 9(2), pages 174-182, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:fec:journl:v:9:y:2014:i:2:p:174-182
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    Keywords

    national college entrance exam; evaluation validity; empirical analysis;
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    JEL classification:

    • C25 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Discrete Regression and Qualitative Choice Models; Discrete Regressors; Proportions; Probabilities
    • I28 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Government Policy

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