The Prediction Validity of Secondary School Test on Grade Point Average at Princess Rahma College-Al Balqaa’ Applied University

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the prediction validity of secondary school test (SST) on grade point average (GPA).

The sample consisted of (299) male and female students from Princess Rahma College.

The information about students collected from students’ files available at admission and registration departments, at the college for years 2010-2012.

The results showed the importance and the influence of (SST) on (GPA). The results showed a significant correlation between (SST) and (GPA) for the whole sample. But also, the results showed no significant correlation between (SST) and (GPA) for male students, special education department students and for science section students.

This study recommends the need for another test which support the SST to administer it before students admission to different specialists.

Keywords: secondary school test (SST), grade point average (GPA), prediction validity.