EDUCATION SYSTEM IN FINLAND 

There are no national tests for pupils in primary and lower secondary education in Finland.

Instead, teachers are responsible for assessment, class teachers for their own class and subject teachers for their own subject, based on the goals and assessment criteria written down in the curriculum.

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The main types of pupil assessments are continuous assessment during studies (formative assessment) and final assessment (summative assessment).

The aim of continuous assessment is to guide and help pupils in their learning process.

One task of primary and lower secondary education is to develop the pupils’ capability for self-assessment. The purpose is to support the growth of self-knowledge and study skills.

The grades in the primary and lower secondary certificate, and the final certificate given at the end of year 9, are given by the teachers.

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