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🌱 Assessment Without Pressure: A Finnish-Inspired Starting Point for New Teachers
Assessment doesn’t have to mean grading, pressure, or constant correction. This post introduces Finnish-inspired assessment principles that help new teachers listen to learning, notice growth, and use student evidence to plan with clarity—without adding workload.
vanessa speigle
Jan 133 min read


When Students Lead Their Thinking; Assessment That Builds Agency
Assessment becomes powerful when students hear their own thinking. This blog explores Finnish-inspired strategies that build agency, confidence, and meaningful learning conversations in calm, student-centered classrooms.
vanessa speigle
Dec 8, 20253 min read


🌿 Assessment Without Pressure: How Finnish Teachers Measure Learning (and Why It Works)
What if assessment didn’t create stress, but confidence?
In this post, we explore how Finnish-inspired assessment helps students think aloud, reflect on their learning, and grow without pressure — and how any teacher can apply these calm, clear strategies across subjects.
vanessa speigle
Dec 1, 20254 min read
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