[B] Why Finland's Schools Are So Successful

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

homogenous

[ huh-'moj-uh-nuhs ]

adjective

- consisting of parts or people that are similar to each other or are of the same type

The town was very homogenous, with everyone having similar traditions and lifestyles.

modernize

[ ‘mod-er-nahyz ]

verb

- to make something more modern

The school decided to modernize its classrooms by adding new computers and interactive whiteboards.

compulsory

[ kuhm-‘puhl-suh-ree ]

adjective

- if something is compulsory, you must do it because of a rule or law

In many countries, attending school until the age of 16 is compulsory for all children.

strikingly

[ strahy-king-lee ]

adverb

- in a way that is very unusual or easily noticed

The old building was strikingly different from the new, modern buildings around it because of its unique architecture.

dropout rates

noun phrase

- refer to the percentage of students who leave educational program or institution before completing it

The school district is implementing new support programs to address the high dropout rates among high school students.

LET'S READ! 📖

Direction: Read the passage aloud. Then, read it silently.

Finland

COMPREHENSION CHECK 🧠 A. Directions: Identify if the statements are TRUE of FALSE. If the statement is FALSE, provide the correct answer.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

All Finish children are given the same opportunities in education, but there is a big difference between the very good and the worst students.
The government is the source of funds of most schools in Finland.
The Finnish government changed and modernized their eduation system that is a single school for all the 8 to 18 year olds.
Compulsory education in Finland begins at 7 years old.
Students learn Swedish as their mother tongue and English as their second language.

B. Direction: Answer the following questions based on the article.

What kind of society that is a part of Finland's success?
When teachers are not with the pupils, what do they do?
How many of the Finish pupils who finish compulsory education move on to higher education?
What do teachers try to show to their pupils?
Which Asian countries that Finland competes with?

C. Direction: Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B.

A	B
1. standard	a. program
2. contrast	b. quality
3. pupils	c. rich
4. wealthy	d. difference
5. curriculum	e. students