Sweden Grundskola Year 9 Curriculum - English

English is a compulsory subject in the Swedish Grundskola, taught from year 1 through 9. The curriculum emphasizes developing communicative skills in various contexts, fostering cultural understanding, and promoting language awareness. National tests in English are administered in year 9. Students are expected to achieve a certain level of proficiency by the end of year 9, covering comprehension, production, interaction, and cultural awareness.

Curriculum Goals

The English curriculum aims to equip students with the skills and confidence to use English in diverse situations. It focuses on developing well-rounded communicative abilities, including listening, reading, speaking, and writing. The curriculum also encourages students to adapt their language to different audiences and purposes, and to use strategies for effective communication even with limited language skills. Furthermore, it promotes an understanding of different cultures and societies where English is spoken.

Year 9 Focus

In year 9, the curriculum emphasizes more complex and formal language use, including argumentation, analysis, and critical thinking. Students are exposed to a wider range of texts and spoken language, including literature, media, and academic materials. They are also expected to develop source-critical skills and to use different strategies for information gathering and evaluation. The national tests in year 9 assess students' proficiency in these areas.

Grading Criteria

The grading system for English in year 9 (and other years) uses a scale from A to E, with A being the highest grade and E the lowest. The criteria for each grade level are detailed in the official curriculum document. These criteria assess students' abilities in comprehension, production, interaction, and cultural understanding, with increasing complexity and sophistication at each higher grade level.