Sweden Grundskola Year 9 Mathematics Curriculum

This curriculum outlines the core content and assessment criteria for Mathematics in Year 9 of the Swedish Grundskola.

Curriculum Goals

Mathematics instruction aims to develop students' abilities to:

• Formulate and solve problems using mathematical methods, and evaluate the effectiveness of their chosen strategies.
• Understand and analyze mathematical concepts and their interrelationships.
• Select and use appropriate mathematical methods for calculations and routine problem-solving.
• Apply and follow mathematical reasoning.
• Use mathematical expressions to represent questions, calculations, conclusions, and demonstrate reasoning.

Core Content

The core content for Year 9 covers the following areas:

• Understanding and Use of Numbers: Real numbers, their properties, and applications; historical development of the number system; using exponents and prefixes; calculations with fractions and decimals; assessing the plausibility of calculations.
• Algebra: Variables, expressions, formulas, and equations; methods for solving equations.
• Geometry: Geometric objects, properties, and relationships; representing and constructing geometric objects; scale, similarity, and symmetry; calculating area, circumference, and volume; geometric theorems and formulas.
• Probability and Statistics: Standard probability and calculations; combinatorial principles; interpreting and using tables, diagrams, and graphs; using digital tools for data representation; assessing risk and chance based on statistical information.
• Relationships and Change: Percentage and its use in expressing change and rate of change; functions and linear equations.
• Problem Solving: Strategies for problem-solving; formulating mathematical questions; using mathematical models.

Assessment and Grading

Assessment criteria are based on the competencies listed above. National tests are administered at the end of Year 9 to assess student achievement and support teachers in grading. The grading system uses a six-point scale (A-F), where A-E are passing grades and F represents a failing grade.