Competence aims after Year 4

The pupil is expected to be able to

perform and explore a repertoire of songs and dances from different music cultures, including Saami music culture
sing and play instruments alone and together with others by ear and using simple notation
experiment with rhythms, melodies and other basic elements, assemble patterns into compositions, including using digital tools, and describe the work processes and results
present one’s own musical experiences and describe the use of musical techniques by means of simple subject-related terms
talk about and reflect on how music creates meaning when used in different contexts

Formative assessment

Formative assessment shall help to promote learning and develop competence in the subject. The pupils demonstrate and develop competence in music in Years 3 and 4 when they sing and perform and make music, give simple explanations of their own work processes and of what they have performed and made, describe and present their own music perceptions and develop understanding of the importance of music, singing and dance.

The teacher shall facilitate for pupil participation and stimulate the desire to learn by allowing the pupils to experiment and use their imagination and creativity. The teacher and pupils shall engage in dialogue about their development in music. The pupils shall have the opportunity to experiment in the subject. 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 what they have done better than before. 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 the subject.

For all subjects:

Assessment resources:

Standpunkt- og underveisvurdering

Music (MUS01‑03)
Competence aims and assessment

Not in force for 3. trinn and 4. trinn until 1.8.2026

Explanation