PISA Scores from 2003 to 2012: A Comparison of Turkey with the Three Countries which have been Successful in Each Term in Field of Science

摘要

This study was conducted with a view to comparing Turkey with the most successful three countries of each term according to PISA science scores from 2003 to 2012. The study used document analysis as a qualitative research technique. The study revealed significant differences between Turkey and the countries examined in terms of economy, pre-school education, length of compulsory education, transition to secondary and higher education, teachers’ education, decision-making power of teachers and in-service training.