Vastusjuhend

Vastusjuhend is an Estonian term referring to a document that provides answers or solutions to questions in a problem set, test, or exercise. It combines vastus (answer) and juhend (guide, manual) and is used primarily in educational settings. The vastusjuhend may be a teacher's resource, a publisher's companion volume for a textbook, or an online file that accompanies digital learning materials. Depending on the context, it can include final answers, step-by-step solutions, explanations of methods, scoring rubrics, and illustrative solutions that show how to approach each problem. In mathematics and the sciences, a vastusjuhend often presents numbered problems with corresponding solutions and derivations. In language or social sciences, it may summarize correct responses, provide model answers, or outline applicable criteria.

The term is distinct from synonyms like lahendus (solution) or lahendusjuhend, though in practice the boundaries can blur. Some institutions restrict access to vastusjuhendid to maintain academic integrity, while others provide them to support self-guided study or tutoring. Availability varies by publisher, school policy, and learning platform.

This article is a concise overview of the concept, its typical contents, and its place in educational materials.