Arvosanamerkinnät

Arvosanamerkinnät refers to the grading system used in Finnish educational institutions to evaluate student performance. These marks are assigned to students' work, such as exams, essays, and assignments, and are used to indicate their level of understanding and achievement in a particular subject or course. The specific system can vary slightly between different levels of education, from primary school to higher education, but generally follows a consistent framework.

In Finnish schools, the most common grading scale is a numerical one, typically ranging from 0 to 5. A grade of 5 represents excellent achievement, while a grade of 0 indicates a complete lack of understanding or failure to complete the task. Intermediate grades of 1, 2, 3, and 4 denote varying degrees of proficiency. In some contexts, particularly at the university level, a descriptive scale using words like "hyväksytty" (passed) or "hylätty" (failed) might be used for certain courses or components. The goal of arvosanamerkinnät is to provide clear and objective feedback to students about their progress and to inform decisions regarding academic advancement. The consistency and transparency of the grading system are considered important aspects of Finnish education.