Competence aims after year 10

The pupil is expected to be able to

To use means to apply something or to carry out a task to reach a goal. To use, which is closely related to apply, is understood as to utilise or to employ, for example, a method or a tool.
social studies methods and digital resources in one’s own research, and
To present means to show, explain and outline a topic or a product. The way of presenting may vary, but the goal of the presentation is to make the topic or product accessible to others. To present may also mean to illustrate and to demonstrate.
the findings using digital tools and discussing the validity and relevancy of the findings
To assess means to consider different aspects of an issue or point of view. It may also include judging the quality of a product or process. An assessment often results in a decision, a judgement or a conclusion.
the ways in which different sources provide information on social-studies-related topics, and
To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on how algorithms, biased sources or the lack of sources can affect our understanding
To discuss means to consider different ideas and opinions related to sides of an issue, and to argue for and against. A discussion can be ended with a conclusion. We can discuss independently and in dialogue with others. A debate among several persons on a subject can mean the same as to discuss.
how the way we see the past, events and groups has had impact on and continues to impact people's actions and attitudes
To explore refers to experiencing and experimenting, often encouraging curiosity and sense of wonder. To explore may mean to sense, seek, discover, observe and examine. In some cases, to explore means to investigate different aspects of an issue through open and critical discussion. To explore may also mean testing or trying out and evaluating work methods, products or equipment.
how technology has been and continues to be a factor for change, and
To discuss means to consider different ideas and opinions related to sides of an issue, and to argue for and against. A discussion can be ended with a conclusion. We can discuss independently and in dialogue with others. A debate among several persons on a subject can mean the same as to discuss.
the influence technology has had and has on the individual, society and nature
To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on how people have fought and continue to fight for change in society while also having been and still being influenced by geographic conditions and historical contexts
To compare means to examine the character or qualities to discover resemblances or differences between two or more issues.
how political, geographic and historical events affect living conditions, settlement patterns and demographics in different parts of the world today
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
the causes and consequences of key historical and contemporary conflicts, and
To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on whether changes in certain conditions could have prevented the conflicts
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
the causes and consequences of terrorism and genocide, such as the Holocaust, and
To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on how extremist attitudes and extremist acts can be prevented
To explore refers to experiencing and experimenting, often encouraging curiosity and sense of wonder. To explore may mean to sense, seek, discover, observe and examine. In some cases, to explore means to investigate different aspects of an issue through open and critical discussion. To explore may also mean testing or trying out and evaluating work methods, products or equipment.
and
To describe means to portray or recount an experience, situation, work process or a topic. To describe something may also refer to using relevant terminology to systematise knowledge of a topic.
how human rights and the rights of indigenous peoples, as well as other international treaties and international cooperation, are important for national policies, people’s lives, equal rights and equality
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
the policy of Norwegianisation of the Sami people and national minorities, and the injustices they have been subjected to, and thus
To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on what consequences this has had and has on both the individual and societal level
To describe means to portray or recount an experience, situation, work process or a topic. To describe something may also refer to using relevant terminology to systematise knowledge of a topic.
different dimensions of sustainability and how they have an impact on each other, and
To present means to show, explain and outline a topic or a product. The way of presenting may vary, but the goal of the presentation is to make the topic or product accessible to others. To present may also mean to illustrate and to demonstrate.
measures that can be taken to make societies more sustainable
To assess means to consider different aspects of an issue or point of view. It may also include judging the quality of a product or process. An assessment often results in a decision, a judgement or a conclusion.
how work, income and consumption can have an impact on one’s personal finances, standard of living and quality of life
To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on equalities and inequalities in identities, ways of life and cultural expressions, and
To discuss means to consider different ideas and opinions related to sides of an issue, and to argue for and against. A discussion can be ended with a conclusion. We can discuss independently and in dialogue with others. A debate among several persons on a subject can mean the same as to discuss.
the opportunities and challenges related to diversity
To explore refers to experiencing and experimenting, often encouraging curiosity and sense of wonder. To explore may mean to sense, seek, discover, observe and examine. In some cases, to explore means to investigate different aspects of an issue through open and critical discussion. To explore may also mean testing or trying out and evaluating work methods, products or equipment.
and
To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on one’s own digital footprint and the possibility of deleting one’s digital trail and the value of one’s own and others’ right to privacy, data protection and copyright
To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on how identity, self-image and one’s own boundaries are developed and challenged in different environments, and
To present means to show, explain and outline a topic or a product. The way of presenting may vary, but the goal of the presentation is to make the topic or product accessible to others. To present may also mean to illustrate and to demonstrate.
proposals for how one might deal with influence and unwanted events
To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on which forces in society have power today, and how they justify their positions
To explore refers to experiencing and experimenting, often encouraging curiosity and sense of wonder. To explore may mean to sense, seek, discover, observe and examine. In some cases, to explore means to investigate different aspects of an issue through open and critical discussion. To explore may also mean testing or trying out and evaluating work methods, products or equipment.
different platforms for digital interaction and
To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on how digital participation and digital interaction affect the form and content of societal debates
To describe means to portray or recount an experience, situation, work process or a topic. To describe something may also refer to using relevant terminology to systematise knowledge of a topic.
important laws, rules and norms and
To discuss means to consider different ideas and opinions related to sides of an issue, and to argue for and against. A discussion can be ended with a conclusion. We can discuss independently and in dialogue with others. A debate among several persons on a subject can mean the same as to discuss.
the consequences any violation of these may have for the individual and for society, in both the short and long run
To describe means to portray or recount an experience, situation, work process or a topic. To describe something may also refer to using relevant terminology to systematise knowledge of a topic.
features of the political system and welfare state in Norway today and
To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on the key challenges

Formative assessment

Formative assessment shall help to promote learning and develop competence in the subject. The pupils demonstrate and develop their competence in Social Studies in year 8, 9 and 10 when they show that they are able to explore and explain the connections between the historical, geographical and social-science elements of the subject. The pupils also demonstrate and develop their competence when they show their ability to use methods from the social-studies field in their search for and assessment of the possible answers that could be given for issues from the past, present and future. They demonstrate and develop their competence in the subject when they show that they can reflect on their own and others’ place in society, and how they can influence their own, and others’ lives, both in the present day and in the future. The pupils further demonstrate and develop their competence when they show their ability to interact digitally, recognise and use rules concerning data protection and copyright, and show that they can judge digital sources.

The teacher shall facilitate for pupil participation and stimulate the desire to learn through oral, written, practical and digital ways of working in the subject. The teacher and pupils shall engage in dialogue about their development in Social Studies. The pupils shall be encouraged to experiment on their own in the subject. With the competence the pupils have demonstrated as the starting point, they shall be given the opportunity to express what they believe they have achieved and reflect on their own 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 social studies.

Assessment of coursework

The grade awarded for coursework shall reflect the overall competence of the pupil in Social Studies after completing year 10. The teacher shall plan and facilitate for various ways for the pupils to demonstrate their competence, including through understanding, reflection and critical thinking, and in various contexts. The teacher shall award a grade in Social Studies I based on the competence the pupil has demonstrated in the combined use of his or her knowledge and skills.

Social Studies (SAF01‑04)
Competence aims and assessment

This curriculum is no longer in force.

Explanation