Fagstoffet

Fagstoffet is the definite form of fagstoff, a Norwegian term used in education to describe the content or subject matter that constitutes the core knowledge of a given subject. It includes the facts, concepts, principles, procedures, and examples that students are expected to learn as specified in the curriculum.

The fagstoffet is defined by the læreplan and subject-specific guidelines. It is typically organized into topics or thematic units and forms the basis for teaching plans, learning objectives, and assessments. While the term focuses on what is taught (the knowledge), it is distinct from how it is taught (pedagogical methods) or how it is assessed.

Examples of fagstoffet vary by subject: in science, topics such as photosynthesis and chemical reactions; in language, grammar rules and representative texts; in mathematics, core concepts like functions and statistical measures; in social studies, key events and fundamental political concepts. The exact content depends on grade level, subject, and curriculum, but the principle remains that fagstoffet represents the compulsory knowledge to be mastered.

In practice, teachers use fagstoffet to plan lessons and align assessments with the required knowledge. The term is common in school documents and among educators, and it may also appear as a shorthand for the study material found in textbooks and other educational resources.