1. Chemistry education in Norway
In general science and chemistry courses

2. A part of two subjects
about one third of general science up to grade 11
Chemistry courses at grades

3. Chemistry as a part of general science:
Theoretically one third of the subject
Only some topics are dealt with
The curriculum does not include all necessary basic knowledge
Teacher and text-book dependent

4. (Inter)national report
Chemistry at the 10th grade
Knowledge and learning ambitions for youths in six countries

5. Chemistry in general science
The Norwegian science curriculum compared to other countries curricula
Scores from 1-5 in each topic
Chemistry topics: Norway scores 2,8 compared with Denmark (2,7), Sweden(), Finland(3,1), Scotland(1,9) and New Zealand(3,2)

6. The report’s conclusion:
The norwegian curricula do not differ much from what you find in other countries. In general, authorities are ambiguous on behalf of their students

7. Chemistry in grade 12 Starts «from the beginning» Basic knowledge
5 hours a week, and not too many topics
Oral and partially practical, locally made exam

8. Chemistry in grade 13 builds upon grade 12 Busy 5 hours a week,
National, written exam

9. Changes in curriculum Towards more biochemistry
More theory connected to instrumental analysis

10. Who, and how many?
Mandatory to get access to medical school, dental and veterinary study
About 7000 students in grade 12, reduced to about 4500 in grade 13
57% of the students in grade 13 are girls