tulosvajaus
Tulosvajaus is a Finnish term used primarily in education and psychology to describe a persistent deficit in outcomes relative to a person’s evident potential or expected level of performance. The word combines tulos (result, outcome) and vajaus (deficit, underdevelopment). In practice, it denotes a gap where an individual’s achievements appear lower than what would be expected given their abilities, opportunities, and effort.
In educational contexts, tulosvajaus is often discussed in relation to students who underperform on tests or
Causes are multifactorial and can include learning differences, language barriers, inadequate instructional support, socio-economic factors, mental
Interventions emphasize early identification and targeted support, such as individualized education plans, accommodations, tutoring, and strategies
Critics caution against overgeneralization or labeling, noting that performance gaps can reflect situational factors rather than
See also: achievement gap, underachievement, learning disability.