elizabeth
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Post by elizabeth on Aug 18, 2007 2:04:28 GMT 2
I really didn't know who should be asked and where should I find the answer, so I decided to make a new subject. I've just read on WIKIPEDIA page, that in Finland at shools don't have to make their homework . because it doesn't exist. And it is not allowed to to coach somebody private lessons. I've also heard that they don't have exams and marks  IS IT TRUE? If yes, how it is possible to enter the university or something? you know I'm really surprised because in my country (poland) many students have to repeat the year because of poor marks, and we have to do lot of homework. Besides this school doesn't teach much ( I mean it haven't taught ME anything, and without private lessons I'm affraid I wouldn't be able to pass all these exams ect) So is this a joke or impossible and pretty reality?  |
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Post by Nordis on Aug 18, 2007 12:09:14 GMT 2
So is this a joke or impossible and pretty reality? A complete joke. The school system is pretty much the same as it is in every European country with all the homework, marks and tests. Private lessons are pretty rare though, but those who have problems in learning can usually have some extra lessons in small groups at elementary school. What's the url to that article? I hope they have fixed it already  |
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Post by Ǽcen on Aug 18, 2007 23:40:43 GMT 2
Is it true that college is free in Finland? Or is it a little more complicated than that..?
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elizabeth
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Post by elizabeth on Aug 19, 2007 1:25:52 GMT 2
Oh, it has been written on polish wikipedia side, so I'm affraid that the link wouldn't be helpful, moreover on english page I haven't found this kind of information, and that's why I was so surprised:D Ps. I have just edited this article and fixed it  Nordis thanks for answer |
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Post by Nordis on Aug 19, 2007 17:43:30 GMT 2
Is it true that college is free in Finland? Or is it a little more complicated than that..? Yep, college is free in here, except that you have to buy all the books and they cost a fortune. |
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Post by soturi on Aug 21, 2007 15:38:21 GMT 2
we have exams and tests, of course. and college has to be bought by yourself... took me this month around 170 euros.... (actually my dad, but.... ) |
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Post by Helran on Aug 21, 2007 22:12:22 GMT 2
In France, all of french gouvernement or political people admire finnish school and hold it as an example.
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Nordican
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Post by Nordican on Aug 27, 2007 5:18:04 GMT 2
I always hated public education. Best GOOD idea in the history of mankind, simply because I was forced to learn things I will never, ever encounter in my life. When's the last time anyone here has needed their algebra skills? I sure as hell haven't found an opportunity, especially when I look for one.
Other than me dropping out of high school (personal reasons, don't wish to discuss) I'm roughly around a 4 year college degree in some form of world history course, and ancient history of Europe. My English is lacking, but I forgot most everything I was taught so I just go with what sounds good. I'm not discouraging people from going to school for anything but in my mind Finland's college system seems.. fair. It's not just super-expensive for no apparent reason besides the college NAME. "Oh, I went to Harvard! Wah Wah so much better than you!"
University of Minnesota's pumped out more high-educated people than Harvard has in the past 20 years in addition to doing it better.
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Post by Helran on Aug 27, 2007 14:03:33 GMT 2
I always hated public education. Best GOOD idea in the history of mankind, simply because I was forced to learn things I will never, ever encounter in my life. When's the last time anyone here has needed their algebra skills? I sure as hell haven't found an opportunity, especially when I look for one. We have learned algebra and other mathematic skill for develop our logical, reasoning skill and ability to resolve a problem with logic. |
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Post by Nordis on Aug 27, 2007 23:58:06 GMT 2
We have learned algebra and other mathematic skill for develop our logical, reasoning skill and ability to resolve a problem with logic. Makes sense when you put it that way, though I'm sure that there would be better ways to train logical thinking than some really complicated formulas that are used in what, measuring the depth of soil or something? Also, if you are given X, Y and some formula that makes no sense, is it logical in any way to make it look like it made some sense?  I can't remember any examples, but there was some "-metry" or "-gebra" that was full of those. |
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Nordican
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Post by Nordican on Aug 29, 2007 7:39:46 GMT 2
I always hated public education. Best GOOD idea in the history of mankind, simply because I was forced to learn things I will never, ever encounter in my life. When's the last time anyone here has needed their algebra skills? I sure as hell haven't found an opportunity, especially when I look for one. We have learned algebra and other mathematic skill for develop our logical, reasoning skill and ability to resolve a problem with logic. Or you could just sit and try to figure out why the hell the Wonder Twins exist.  |
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I can't remember any examples, but there was some "-metry" or "-gebra" that was full of those.