Informationshantering kring nationella prov i matematik på gymnasiet

• Main Author: David, Gabriella
• Format: Others
• Language: Swedish
• Published: KTH, Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI) 2011
• Subjects: Information dissemination; information handling; national tests; high school; mathematics
• Online Access: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-93421

This work studied the information flow and information handling among different parties. The study focused on how educational materials on national tests from The Swedish National Agency for Education is managed by school principals and teachers and how the information is passed on to students. The data material was based on observations and interviews at two different high schools. Six teachers and their classes and principals participated in the study. The Agency was also interviewed. The results showed that opinions on the role of the national test varies between different teachers and the Agency. The study also showed that the dissemination of information in the schools is inadequate, information documents do not reach their target audience, and those who have access to the information do not read enough. This is partly due to lack of follow-up from the responsibles at the schools, but also teachers who do not seek out information that is available themselves. These shortcomings result in teachers carrying out national tests with their classes without being properly briefed, which could have consequences for both the students and the entire test system.