DIFFERENT ENTRY PATHS OF FIRST YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ASSESSMENT OF THEIR PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE IN MATHEMATICS AND ICT-CONCLUSIONS OF A SURVEY

Abstract

The primary focus of this study is to examine the different entry paths and the disparities in Mathematics and ICT acquired knowledge of first year students of the Budapest Business School Faculty of Commerce Catering and Tourism. The findings of this research are mostly derived from a survey, with the goal of utilising these in different aspects of the course delivery. Due to the high profile of Mathematics and ICT, the study has also raised opportunities for comparison with other departments and organisations. The following findings have been established through conducting the survey: Since it is possible to gain entrance to the college without actually sitting an entrance exam, purely through doubling the points acquired in secondary school, some students, who do sit the centralised exams and get relatively good results do not manage to get a place on the most popular courses; The ratio of students with a secondary or vocational background is comparatively low; the mathematics grades gained in secondary schools tend to give an unreliable picture in the case of most students; Their ICT knowledge is at a sufficient level and their computer and internet access is slightly better.