Loppukokeita

Loppukokeita is a Finnish term referring to end-of-course tests or final examinations. The word is the plural form of loppukoe, which means a final exam or assessment at the conclusion of a course or module. In practice, loppukokeita are used to evaluate what a student has learned during a specific subject period and to inform the final grade for that course.

The formats of loppukokeita vary and may include written exams, oral tests, practical demonstrations, or portfolio-based assessments. They are typically designed to cover the material that was taught during the course and can be administered by the school or subject teacher. Some schools also provide accommodations or alternative formats to support students with special needs.

In Finnish education, the role of loppukokeita in grading differs by curriculum and level. Many courses rely primarily on continuous assessment and coursework, with final tests contributing a portion of the final grade. In some subjects or schools, the loppukoe may carry more weight, while in others the final grade is based largely on ongoing performance and project work. At higher levels, such as general upper secondary education, there is also a national matriculation examination system, which operates separately from course-specific loppukokeita.

Overall, loppukokeita serve as one of several mechanisms to assess learning outcomes at the end of a course, balancing the need for standardized evaluation with ongoing teacher-based assessment. See also loppukoe, tentti, peruskoulu, and lukio.