The evaluation of 7 th grade primary school students’ grammar skills in terms of socio-cultural variables

This study was done to determine 7th grade primary school students' grammar skills in terms of socio-cultural variables. The sample of this study ,which was done via screening model, was selected with "cluster sampling" techniques. An achievment test was developed by taking the experts' view into consideration and this achievement test was given to students via an information form that can meaure socio-cultural behaviour. The obtained data were analyzed with SPSS 16. In order to test the two variables that can make difference on language skills "Independent Samples T-Test" and for more than two variables One Way ANOVA was used. When ANOVA could not meet normality hypothesis Kruskal Wallis H-Test was applied. As a result of our study it was found that the students who have their own library have better language skills and the variables such as gender, monthly income, father's/mother's job, father's/mother's level of education, ownership status of the house, having a private room, the habit of buying newspaper, studying lesson, and free time activities have not effect on students' language skills.