Tehtäväkirja

Tehtäväkirja is a Finnish term for a workbook or exercise book used in education. It is designed to provide structured practice tasks that accompany a course or subject, allowing learners to reinforce concepts, develop skills, and monitor progress.

Purpose and use

The primary function of a tehtäväkirja is to offer additional, self-contained exercises beyond the main textbook. It is commonly used for independent practice, homework, and revision, and can serve as a tool for formative assessment. Tasks typically target specific competencies and are organized to follow the accompanying course material, making it easier for students and teachers to track progression.

Structure and content

A tehtäväkirja is usually organized by subject and sometimes by chapter or thematic unit. Each section contains written tasks, problems to solve, or activities to complete, with spaces for student answers. Some editions include instructions, examples, or hints. Many books also feature an answer key or separate back-of-book solutions for self-checking, while others rely on teacher review of completed work.

Relation to oppikirja

In the Finnish education system, tehtäväkirja commonly complements an oppikirja (coursebook). The tasks are aligned with the content and learning objectives of the oppikirja, and publishers may publish paired sets that coordinate page numbers and topics.

Availability and use

Tehtäväkirjat are widely used across primary and secondary education in Finland and are available for subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and foreign languages. They may be physical books or digital resources, and are also used in homeschooling or supplementary study contexts.

See also: workbook, coursebook, Finnish education.