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Education System in Finland

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What is the high school dropout rate in Finland compared to the United States?

10 percent in Finland and 12 percent in the U.S.

1 percent in Finland and 20 percent in the U.S.

5 percent in Finland and 30 percent in the U.S.

2 percent in Finland and 25 percent in the U.S. (correct)

What is a key component of Finland's education system?

High dropout rate

Lack of focus on instruction

Low teacher qualifications

Tough national curriculum (correct)

What contributed to Finland's transformation from a poor nation dependent on agriculture to a global success?

Reliance on agriculture

No blueprint for improvement

Lack of focus on technology

Better educated workforce (correct)

What is a distinctive feature of Finnish teachers' qualifications?

Master's degrees for all teachers Signup and view all the answers

How do Finnish schools handle struggling students?

Assigning up to three teachers per class, with one teacher focusing on students who are struggling Signup and view all the answers

What is one way that Finnish education differs from American education, according to the text?

Students have a relaxed atmosphere in the classroom in Finland. Signup and view all the answers

What do education experts credit as a key factor for Finnish students' success?

The involvement of parents in education Signup and view all the answers

In Finland, how are teachers selected compared to America?

Finland selects its best and brightest for teaching, similar to doctors and lawyers. Signup and view all the answers

What makes teaching a valued profession in Finland?

Respect for teachers as in-demand professionals Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, why do many students stay with the same teacher for several years in Finland?

To allow teachers to form stronger bonds with students and be better educators Signup and view all the answers