Since education is primarily given in institutions, information relating to institutions is also needed in an evaluation of the system as a whole. Evaluations must avail themselves of various Finnish and foreign materials on the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of education. Compilation of statistics and registers It is important in evaluation to have access to statistics and registers. Indicators are designed to reveal trends. A system of annual indicators enables trends to be monitored without delay on the basis of annual reports.
Periodic indicators help to produce more in-depth information about trends in the education system.
The statistics needed for evaluation must be compiled as an inherent part of institutional activities. Indicators are defined in a way which also enables them to be used in international contexts. Follow-up on learning outcome Evaluations of effectiveness require a structure for systematically evaluating learning outcomes in primary and secondary education. With a view to coherent pupil assessment in the comprehensive school, a test bank will be established at the National Board of Education. It provides schools with different series of assignments which test pupils' knowledge and skills.