Peruskäsitteet
Peruskäsitteet is a Finnish term meaning "basic concepts." In education it refers to the essential ideas, terms, and mental models that underpin a subject area. A set of peruskäsitteet represents the core vocabulary and concepts that students are expected to understand and be able to apply, forming the foundation for later learning.
In Finland the concept is used in the national core curriculum and in teachers’ planning. Peruskäsitteet guide
Examples vary by subject, but common peruskäsitteet include: in mathematics, numbers and operations; in science, matter
Used thoughtfully, peruskäsitteet support conceptual learning, enabling students to connect ideas across topics rather than memorize