kurssijärjestelmää

Kurssijärjestelmä is an educational system used in Finland and some other Nordic countries. It is a form of continuous assessment where students' progress is evaluated throughout the academic year rather than through a single final exam. The system is designed to provide a more comprehensive and ongoing evaluation of students' skills and knowledge.

In the kurssijärjestelmä, students typically take multiple exams or assessments throughout the year, each covering different topics or units of study. These assessments are often weighted differently, with some carrying more significance than others. The final grade for a course is calculated based on the weighted average of these assessments.

The kurssijärjestelmä aims to encourage a deeper understanding of the subject matter and to foster a more active learning process. It also allows for more frequent feedback to both students and teachers, helping to identify areas where students may need additional support.

The system has been praised for its flexibility and for promoting a more holistic approach to education. However, it has also been criticized for potentially leading to a focus on memorization and test-taking skills rather than a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Despite these criticisms, the kurssijärjestelmä remains a popular and widely used educational system in many countries.