While assessing the results, education expert Abbas Güçül made some startling remarks about Turkey’s education system, revealing that it is facing serious problems.
TYT Results: Performance Below Expectations
The performance of candidates in the 2024 Basic Skills Test (TYT) has brought the issue of education back to the agenda. Güçül said that courses other than Turkish language are insufficient, especially for fresh graduates. He retorted, “The Ministry of National Education (MEB) remains silent. They announce how many of the school’s valedictorians made it into the top 1,000, but ignore the situation of those who got zero points.”
The average percentage of correct answers for TYT advanced students was:
Turkish (40 questions): 21,427 Social Sciences (20 questions): 9,001 Basic Mathematics (40 questions): 7,955 Science (20 questions): 3,478
AYT Results: It’s Even Worse
The results of the Field Aptitude Test (AYT) are even more worrying. Abbas Güşliu pointed out the poor performance of AYT test-takers, saying, “In mathematics, there is an average of 5.5 correct answers out of 40 questions, but in physics, chemistry and biology courses the situation is even worse. Who is to blame for this? Tables?” he said.
Average percentage of advanced students correct answers in some AYT courses:
Mathematics (40 questions): 5.5 Physics (14 questions): 2.2 Chemistry (13 questions): 1.4 Biology (13 questions): 2.3
Can I get into college with a net worth of 0.5?
Another key issue Güşlü pointed out is that a 0.5 point clearance in the Turkish language and mathematics tests is enough to calculate the scores. “If the quota is not filled (which is not the case in most cases), it is possible to enter a university with a net score of 0.5,” he said, highlighting the fragility of the system.
According to ÖSYM data, 300,000 candidates who applied for the exam did not take it, and another 63,000 students received a zero score, while tens of thousands of candidates failed to achieve a net score of 0.5.
The 2024 YKS results have once again put on the agenda an issue in Turkey’s education system that requires urgent solutions. Education experts say that radical changes must be made to the system and that urgent steps must be taken for a better future. Abbas Güçlü’s assessment once again highlights the importance of this process. It is clear that all stakeholders need to work together to improve the quality of education and help students succeed.
