ASSESSMENT AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF METEOROLOGICAL CONCEPT KNOWLEDGE AMONG STUDENTS OF TWO HUNGARIAN-MEDIUM SCHOOLS IN TRANSCARPATHIA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/2786-5843/2026-3-1Keywords:
meteorology, survey, knowledge level, education, TranscarpathiaAbstract
Relevance of the research: Knowledge of meteorological concepts is of fundamental importance for understanding climatic phenomena and for interpreting the spatial and temporal relationships of atmospheric processes. Research aim: The aim of the study is to assess the level of knowledge of meteorological concepts among students in grades 6–9 and to compare the results between students of two selected Hungarian-medium schools. Research methods: The methodology of the research is based on a review of the relevant literature, the in-school administration of a paper-based, anonymous diagnostic test, and the comparative and systematic analysis of the results. Results: Students correctly identified approximately half of the examined concepts with a rate exceeding 50%. The results of the two institutions showed a similar pattern, with an average difference of 8% in favor of School II, although more substantial discrepancies were observed in certain cases. Concepts of foreign origin proved to be the least well known. No significant differences were found between boys and girls. Applicability of the results: It may contribute to the improvement and promotion of the teaching of atmospheric processes. Conclusions: The results of the research indicate that, in order to develop students’ knowledge of meteorological concepts, a more conscious application of concept-building and revision activities is necessary.
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