Sweden Compulsory School Year 9 Syllabus - Mathematics

The Swedish compulsory school system includes nine years of schooling for students aged 7 to 16. The national mathematics curriculum, implemented in 2011, is part of a larger framework that covers fundamental values and guidelines for Swedish education. This framework emphasizes a comprehensive approach, promoting lifelong learning and respect for human rights.

Year 9 is the final year of högstadiet (junior high school), following lågstadiet (elementary school, years 1-3) and mellanstadiet (middle school, years 4-6). National tests are administered in Year 9 in several subjects, including Swedish, Swedish as a second language, mathematics, and English.

The mathematics curriculum aims to develop students' ability to work mathematically, fostering an understanding of mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills. Programming is integrated into the mathematics syllabus as a core content in algebra, focusing on concepts like stepwise instruction and algorithms. Sweden's approach to mathematics education involves late differentiation, with a common course (Mathematics A) at the upper secondary level. Further information on the curriculum can be found in the official documents provided by Skolverket (the Swedish National Agency for Education).