Promoting Mathematical Thinking in Finnish Mathematics Education

Heidi Krzywacki; Leila Pehkonen; Anu Laine

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Promoting Mathematical Thinking in Finnish Mathematics Education

In: Miracle of Education

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Heidi Krzywacki

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In this chapter, we outline some of the main characteristics of the mathematics education in the Finnish educational context. In Finland, at both primary and secondary school levels teachers are educated to be autonomous and reflective academic experts. This policy means there is a strong emphasis on teachers’ independence and autonomous responsibility and it also has many consequences for teaching mathematics. We start by discussing the main features of Finnish mathematics education through the outline stated in the National Core Curriculum and reflecting on the features of teacher education, which prepares academic, pedagogically thinking teachers for school work. In Finland, mathematics education is highly dependent on teachers and their understanding of teaching and learning mathematics. Secondly, we elaborate the practical and environmental aspects influencing schooling and the way mathematics is taught in Finnish comprehensive schools. The central aspects characterising Finnish mathematics education, such as the distribution of lesson hours, the availability of pedagogically well-structured learning materials and the principles of school assessment, are discussed. To conclude, Finnish teachers responsible for teaching mathematics play a significant role in maintaining and developing the quality of school mathematics education.

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Miracle of Education

The Principles and Practices of Teaching and Learning in Finnish Schools

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Publisher:: Brill

Print Publication Date:: 01 Jan 2016

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