Social Science (SAK01‑01)
Competence aims and assessment
Competence aims
The pupil is expected to be able to
- explore and present one’s work on contemporary topics or debates using methods, sources and digital resources from the social-science field, and argue for one’s own and others’ opinions and values
- explore how interests and ideological points of view affect our arguments and choice of sources, and reflect on how this is manifested through different opinions
- explain the process of socialisation and discuss how identity and self-esteem of young people are influenced through socialisation
- discuss how personal finances, commercial influences and consumerism affect people on the individual, group and societal levels
- reflect on challenges associated with setting boundaries, and discuss how different values, norms and laws apply to gender, sexuality and the body
- reflect on one’s own digital footprint, explore who has access to one’s digital traces, and discuss how data and personal data can be used or misused
- obtain information on the different forms of social inequality in Norway and discuss the connection between inequality and social exclusion
- reflect on equalities and inequalities in cultural expression, identity and lifestyles within and between the majority and minority groups in Norway and the Sápmi/Sábme/Sáepmie
- explore and describe how the organisation of society and working life in Norway has changed, and discuss how the Nordic Model attempts to deal with the challenges the individual and society face
- explore and discuss how business and industry, innovation and technology shape and affect working life and local communities in Norway
- reflect on what it means to be a citizen, and compare how political systems are organised in different countries and areas
- assess how the exercise of power affects people on the individual and societal level
- explain the foundations of human rights and explore and give examples of violations of human rights, nationally and globally
- assess the causes of and initiatives that can be taken to prevent racism, discrimination and hate speech, and discuss the boundaries for freedom of speech
- explore a challenge or conflict at the local, national or global level and discuss how the chosen challenge or conflict affects different groups
- discuss the connection between economic growth, living standards and quality of life in a global and sustainability perspective
Formative assessment
The aim of formative assessment is to contribute to the learning process and to develop the pupils’ competence in the subject. The pupils demonstrate and develop their competence in social science when they show that they can reflect on the conditions in society, and critically assess and discuss different contexts and perspectives. The pupils also demonstrate and develop their competence in the subject through their ability to use methods from the field of social science, as well as their use of digital resources to research and assess societal issues. The pupils further demonstrate and develop their competence when they reflect on their role as a participant in the society they live in, what has shaped them as people, and how they can influence their own and other peoples’ lives, both now and in the future.
The teacher shall facilitate pupil participation and stimulate their desire to learn through the oral, written and practical methods used to acquire and demonstrate their competence in the subject, and by enabling them to be curious and encouraging them to actively seek knowledge. The teacher shall be in dialogue with the pupils to help them develop their skills in this subject. The pupils shall be encouraged to experiment on their own in the subject. Based on the competence the pupils have demonstrated, they shall be given the opportunity to express themselves on what they have experienced and learned, and reflect on their own development in the subject. The teacher shall guide the pupils on further learning and adapt the teaching so that the pupils can use this guidance to develop their competence in social science.
Assessment of coursework
The grade awarded for coursework shall reflect the overall competence of the pupil in social science after completing the subject. The teacher shall plan and facilitate for various ways for the pupils to demonstrate their competence, including showing their understanding, reflection and deliberation in various contexts. The teacher shall award grades in social science based on the competence the pupils have demonstrated in the combined use of their knowledge and skills.