Standpunktkarakter

Standpunktkarakter is the final grade awarded for a subject in the Norwegian education system, representing a student’s overall achievement in that subject for a given term or course. The grade is issued by the school and is intended to reflect the student's combined performance across different assessment components rather than a single test.

The standpunktkarakter is determined according to the national curriculum and the school’s assessment plan. It typically combines continuous assessments, tests, assignments, and, where applicable, a final examination or portfolio. The exact weighting of these components varies by subject and grade level, and the resulting standpunktkarakter is the official indication of a student’s competency in the subject.

Grading scales used for standpunktkarakter follow the national schemes in force at the time. In upper secondary education, a letter scale (for example A to F, with E as the minimum passing grade) is common, while some subjects or lower grade levels may use alternative scales such as numeric or pass/fail. Regardless of the scale, the standpunktkarakter is recorded on the student’s official transcript.

Significance: standpunktkarakter is used for progression decisions, graduation, and, in many cases, admission to higher education or vocational programs. It may also contribute to a student’s grade point average or overall ranking, depending on the institution and level of study.

Variations and enforcement: rules around retakes, supplementary assessments, or grade appeals are governed by national regulations and local school policy.