Social Science (SAK01‑01)
Basic skills

Oral skills in social science refers to the pupils learning to formulate and express their own opinions and arguments. These skills shall be developed through the pupils’ ability to listen to, assess, respond to and develop other people’s contributions so they can develop greater understanding and respect for a diversity of opinions. The pupils develop their oral skills in the subject of social science when they discuss, reflect on and present their work, both independently and as a group. By participating in oral activities in class, the pupils can put into words their own learning processes and competence in the subject.

Writing in social science refers to the pupils learning to structure their thoughts, and to formulate and work with texts that have been adapted for the purpose. This means discussing, sharing and conveying information in their writing with the help of digital tools. The pupils improve their competence in the subject by writing texts in which they use subject-specific terminology and methods, different perspectives and various sources.

Reading in social science refers to the pupils learning to explore, interpret and compare information, and to critically assess different sources. The pupils shall also learn to use a variety of sources in order familiarise themselves with subject-specific topics and current affairs. Using reading skills in social science also refers to their ability to reflect on how texts with varying perspectives can express different thought processes and arguments.

Numeracy in social science to the pupils learning to collect, work with, interpret and analyse data, and then assess the information and statistics that have been presented in graphs and tables. Using numeracy skills in social science means that the pupils shall have better understanding of and find arguments for subject-specific topics and connections. The pupils shall learn to improve their numeracy skills so that they can manage their spending and understand their personal finances.

Digital skills in social science refers to the pupils learning to use digital tools to find, use and navigate in digital sources, and to select information and arguments. This means being able to exercise critical evaluation of sources, and referencing sources in an reliable way. The pupils shall be able to use different types of media to create digital products and to assess and improve their own products. They shall develop an understanding of how algorithms impact their search for information, develop their evaluation of digital sources and follow the rules and standards for digital interaction, communication, personal protection and copyright.