Territorial inequality in Selectivity? Analyzing Mathematics in Social Sciences

Abstract

In view of the debate on the possible territorial inequality in the University Admissions Test, known as Selectivity, this paper aims to shed some light on this growing concern. It analyses the structure and results of the 17 regional tests in the field of Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences II, examining the degree of difficulty of the exercises with the opinion of a panel of experts. Differences in the structure of the admission tests have been detected that could have had an influence in the results obtained by the students. The panel of experts has noted the different degree of difficulty of the exercises and its possible correlation with the average mark obtained in each region. The results demonstrate the need to review the current structure of access tests in order to eliminate the possible inequalities that may exist. It may be necessary to consider the development of only one test at a national level to ensure the equality of content and evaluation criteria.