Abstract
Finland’s high test scores have prompted international comparisons of educational policy. This article explores the use of assessment in Finland, particularly the intended use of student assessment and evaluation of schools as described in the National Curriculum. This article explores Finnish educational policy through the lens of formative and summative assessment in attempt to gain further understanding of the differences between Finland and the United States.
Recommended Citation
Hendrickson, Katie A.
(2012)
"Assessment in Finland: A Scholarly Reflection on One Country’s Use of Formative, Summative, and Evaluative Practices,"
Mid-Western Educational Researcher: Vol. 25:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/mwer/vol25/iss1/2
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