Turkey-Singapore Comparison in terms of Variables Affecting PIAAC 2015 Quantitative Skills

This study aims to determine the variables predicting the numerical scores of Turkey and Singapore participating in the PIAAC 2015. The application was conducted on 5199 adults in Turkey and 5394 adults in Singapore between the ages of 16-65. According to the multiple linear regression analysis, gender, age, education level, employment status, and participation in any educational activity in the last 12 months significantly predict the numeracy skills of adults in Turkey and Singapore. These variables explain approximately 33% of the variance in Turkey\'s PIAAC numerical scores and 55% of the variance in Singapore\'s PIAAC numerical scores. In both countries, the variable that predicts the quantitative scores of adults the most is that the participants have a bachelor\'s degree. After education level, the next most predictive variable is age. A high level of education (bachelor\'s degree and above) and a low level of age (16-24 years old) are strong predictors of quantitative scores. Employment status is the least predictive variable of numerical scores in both countries.