Mathematics P (MAT08‑01)
Competence aims and assessment
Competence aims after mathematics 1P
The pupil is expected to be able to
- read, extract and evaluate mathematics in texts about situations from the local environment, do calculations related to this, and present and argue for the results
- explore how different premises may impact how mathematical problems from society and working life are solved
- model situations related to issues from society and the workplace, present and argue for the results and for when the models are valid
- identify variable quantities in different situations and use them for exploration and generalisation
- interpret and use formulas that apply to society and the workplace
- use percentages, percentage points, thousandths and growth factors in calculations, and present and justify solutions
- explore, describe and apply the concepts of proportionality and inverse proportionality
- interpret and use compound units of measurements in practical contexts and choose suitable units of measurement
- interpret and use functions in mathematical modelling and problem solving
- plan, carry out and present independent work related to mathematical modelling and functions within social studies topic areas
- use digital tools in exploration and problem solving related to the properties of functions, and discuss the solutions
- interpret and calculate using radical expressions, powers and numbers in standard form
Formative assessment
Formative assessment shall help to promote learning and develop competence in mathematics 1P. The pupils demonstrate and develop competence in the subject when they use mathematical concepts in communication, and when they find, understand and use mathematical relationships. The pupils also demonstrate and develop competence when they work in a practical and explorative way by planning, carrying out and presenting work related to working life and society. The pupils also demonstrate and develop their competence when they make and explore mathematical models, using mathematical methods and reasoning.
The teacher shall facilitate for pupil participation and stimulate the desire to learn by allowing the pupils to explore mathematics and solve mathematical problems by reasoning, arguing and modelling. The teacher and the pupils shall engage in dialogue about their development in programming and strategies for solving problems. The pupils shall have the opportunity to try and fail. With the competence the pupils have demonstrated as the starting point, they shall have the opportunity to express what they believe they have achieved and reflect on their development in the subject. The teacher shall provide guidance on further learning and adapt the teaching to enable the pupils to use the guidance provided to develop their competence in discovering relationships between mathematics and practical applications.
Assessment of coursework
The grade awarded for coursework shall express the overall competence of the pupil after completing mathematics 1P. The teacher shall plan and facilitate for the opportunity for pupils to demonstrate their competence in different ways, including through understanding, reflection and critical thinking, and in different contexts. The teacher shall award one grade in mathematics based on the competence the pupil has demonstrated in writing, orally and digitally, by using mathematical forms of expression, problem solving strategies and reflecting on and arguing for solutions and models.