Minister Tekin Announces LGS Date: Breaking News
The Ministry of National Education (MEB) has announced the date for the High School Transition System (LGS) exam, which millions of students have been eagerly waiting for. Minister Yusuf Tekin stated that students will receive their report cards for the 2023-2024 academic year on June 14, and the LGS exam will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Tekin explained that the decision was made to allow students to take the exam before the holiday and to ensure that both students and parents can make holiday preparations and summer plans with peace of mind. He emphasized that there will be no changes in the number of questions or question format for the upcoming LGS exam. All questions will be based on the subjects and achievements covered in the eighth-grade curriculum.
The Minister also mentioned that the Ministry will continue to provide updates and announcements regarding the exam calendar and process as necessary.
In addition to the exam announcement, Minister Tekin shared another important decision regarding the 2023-2024 academic year. He stated that the Ministry is planning to make changes to the curriculum and will likely share these changes with the public in December. The aim of the curriculum change is to simplify the content and ensure that it aligns with students’ level of understanding. The Ministry will focus on removing unnecessary information and ensuring that topics are taught in a pedagogical manner.
Furthermore, there may be new courses introduced or changes made to existing courses as a result of the curriculum change. However, Minister Tekin emphasized that these details are still being worked on and will be shared with the public at a later date. The Ministry will consider the impact of any changes on staffing and other parameters before implementing them.
Overall, these announcements by the Ministry of National Education provide students and parents with important information regarding the LGS exam and upcoming curriculum changes. Students can now prepare for the exam with a clear timeline and look forward to a potentially revised and improved curriculum in the future.
