National Test Year 6

The national test in mathematics for year 6 consists of five subtests; one oral and four written. In addition, there is a self-assessment part, in which the student can assess how safe they feel in different situations. Self-assessment is voluntary to use.

Subtest A is an oral test that is conducted in groups of 3-4 students. The subtest tests the student's ability to orally explain and follow mathematical reasoning. The student also gets the opportunity to try other people's explanations and arguments. This partial test is carried out during a test period that extends over a number of weeks. Test time approx. 30 min / group.

Subtests B - E are written subtests that are carried out on fixed test days and can be found in separate test booklets.

Sub-sample B contains tasks to be performed without access to calculators. Test time 40 - 60 min.

Sub-test C contains information gathered around a theme. The student must have access to a calculator. Test time 60 - 80 min.

Sub-test D contains information gathered on the same theme as Sub-test C. The student must have access to a calculator. Test time 60 - 80 min.

Subtest E consists of a more comprehensive task. The student must have access to a calculator. Test time 40 - 60 min.

The teacher's overall assessment of a student's knowledge merits and shortcomings, which is shown both in the teaching and on the national test, can form part of the basis for development interviews.

National Test Year 9

The national test in mathematics for year 9 consists of four subtests; one oral and three written.

Subtest A is an oral subtest. The oral exam is conducted in groups of three to four students. The test time for a group is about 30 minutes. This partial test is carried out during a test period that extends over a number of weeks.

Sub-tests BD are written sub-tests that are carried out on fixed test days and can be found in separate test booklets.

Subtest B contains tasks, which must be performed without access to formula sheets and digital tools.

Subtest C contains a larger task where students can use formula sheets and digital tools.

Sub-sample D contains information gathered around a theme. In Subtest D, students may use formula sheets and digital tools.

The test time for Subtest B is 50 minutes and the test time for Subtest C is 50 minutes with about 10 minutes break between the subtests.

The test time for subtest D is 100 minutes.

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Oral A

Overview:

• Part A date will be announced. This is a group oral exam.

• Students will be assigned one of these days to complete this part of the national test. Students are given 45 minutes to complete, however the orals usually take 20-30 minutes, depending on the group.

Part One:

• Each group will get a piece of paper with a diagram(s). Each student will get 3-4 claims that are either true or false, relating to the given diagram. You will have a few minutes to study these. Your teacher will tell you in what order you should report your answers.

• Each of you will report about some of the claims to the others in the group. With the help of the diagram you should explain how you have decided whether the claim is true or false, and defend your answer. After each report your fellow-pupils may ask questions, make further comments and argue for or against your view.

Part Two:

• When everyone has reported on his/her claims, the group will discuss some questions that the teacher gives you.

How You Will Be Assessed:

Your performance and contributions during the oral examination will be assessed with respect to the following aspects:

• Understanding: To what extent you show that you have understood the task, the concepts involved and the relationships between these.

• Language: How clear your report explanation is and how well you use mathematical language.

• Participation: To what extent you take part in the discussion, can defend your thoughts and ideas and make responses to the explanations of other pupils.

Remember that you have opportunity to show your knowledge in your own reporting, in the discussion after the reports of other pupils and in the following discussion.

Paper B and Paper C

Overview:

• Part B and C dates will be announced. These are written exams.

• You will receive both papers at the beginning. When you want a calculator, you have to hand in your Paper B, and you get a calculator in exchange, but you cannot get your Paper B back.

• The exam is 80 minutes long, meaning you will have 80 minutes to complete both papers.

Part B:

No calculator. Mostly "answer only" questions about basic methods. When you are finished, you may immediately move on to Part C. You will not get a calculator until you turn in Part B.

Part C:

Calculator and Formula Sheet are available after you turn in Part B. It is a large story question with multiple parts. It is necessary to show your work and present your answer clearly. Partial credit is awarded so you should attempt all parts.

Paper D

Overview:

• Paper D date will be announced. This is a written exam.

• You are allowed a calculator for this paper.

• The exam is 100 minutes long.

• Paper D is a long assessment. It will test everything you have learned from year 7-9. However, remember that most the work in year 7 and 8 have been replicated in year 9.

• You will need to show strong ‘Redovisning’ in this paper, as there are a lot of points for communication and method.

• There will be about 10 story problems. It is necessary to show your work and present your answers very clearly on a separate piece of paper. Partial credit is awarded for various things so you should do as much as possible and try to get started even if you cannot solve the question. You are also assessed on your communication.