Finland School System

True or False: Most 15-year-old students in Finland have never used special education services.

• True

• False

True or False: Finland emphasizes the early detection of difficulties and problems in students.

• True

• False

True or False: Special education in Finland is considered a privilege reserved for a few selected students.

• True

• False

True or False: Subject teachers collaborate with special teachers only after problems have become evident.

• True

• False

True or False: The special teacher works with students in a separate classroom to provide individualized help.

• True

• False

True or False: The student welfare team meets weekly to address issues such as learning difficulties and behavioral problems.

• True

• False

True or False: The main objective of the student welfare group is to ignore problems until they worsen.

• True

• False

True or False: The Finnish approach aims to encourage students to seek help for their difficulties rather than hide them.

• True

• False

True or False: The Finnish educational system focuses solely on academic performance without considering equity.

• True

• False

True or False: The policy in Finland has positively affected both equity and the quality of the education system.

• True

• False