Blog · Feb 20, 2026
LGS 2026 Parent's Guide: Net, Plan, School Choice
A guide for parents preparing for the Turkish LGS exam: net formula, low-pressure plan, and school-choice logic.
What is LGS, how is net computed
LGS has 90 questions and net = correct − (wrong / 3). Verbal and numerical sections feed the placement score with different weights. The parent's role is not to compute scores but to spot deviations in the weekly net trend.
Low-pressure plan
Set weekly study blocks instead of nagging. Use question count, not study time, as the target. One mock on Saturday + analysis on Sunday; replace 'how many net' with 'which topic broke'.
School-choice logic
LGS placement is meaningful in percentile bands (1%-5%-10%). Match the current score to last year's bands. Build three groups when applying: safe, target, dream.
FAQ
Q: Should home review follow the prep school? Yes — without 24-48 hour review, 50% is lost. Q: Should I ban phones? No, just enforce explicit start/end times.
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Sources: ÖSYM/MEB guidelines + field reports · Updated: 2026-04-15