A Study of Students Perceived Predictability of Kankor Examination and Relationship with Kankor Score

Kankor examination is a high-stake examination since its results can have a significant influence on a student’s socio-economic life in the long term. Every year, hundreds of thousands of students appear in exams with the hope to secure good marks. In this study, we investigate the student’s perception regarding the Kankor examination in terms of predictability features. Three aspects of predictability were investigated including blatant predictability, format predictability, and subtle predictability. Primary data is collected from 119 survey participants who were selected on a convenience non-random basis. Results show that participants had above the medium level of perceived predictability towards the Kankor examination. Regression results show that format predictability (β=31.668, P<.05) and subtle predictability (β=21.13, P<.05) had positive and significant positive effects on Kankor examination score secured by students. The three predictability dimensions explained 68.3% change in the Kankor examination score. Results imply that student needs to familiarize themselves with Kankor format, type of questions, curriculum range in order to enhance their chances of securing good marks in Kankor examination.