Læreplankrav

Læreplankrav are the formal learning requirements defined in the national curriculum that specify what students should know, be able to do, and understand in each subject and grade. They form the basis for planning, teaching, and assessment, and provide a reference point for evaluating student progress. The krav are typically presented as competence goals (kompetansemål) or learning objectives (delmål) and describe knowledge, skills, and abilities students are expected to develop. In some subjects, additional structures such as core elements (kjerneelementer) help clarify essential parts of the competence goals.

Læreplankrav guide teachers in choosing content, instructional methods, and assessments, and they help ensure transparency and comparability across schools. While the requirements are established nationally, schools can adapt their implementation to local contexts, student needs, and available resources. They also influence grading and national assessments, since student evaluations should reflect achievement of the stated krav.

In recent curriculum reforms, there has been a shift from memorization of facts toward the development of transferable competences. The emphasis is on applying knowledge in new situations, collaborating, communicating, and reflecting on learning. Læreplankrav thus often focus on the ability to use and transfer knowledge, rather than only recalling information.

Overall, læreplankrav are central to curriculum alignment, ensuring coherence between instruction, assessment, and reporting in line with national standards. They are most relevant for teachers, school leaders, education authorities, and for students and parents seeking to understand expected learning outcomes.