Sámi languages and literature
The test in mother tongue and literature may be taken in Inari Sámi, Skolt Sámi or North Sámi. A candidate may take the test in mother tongue and literature in only one Sámi language. All tests are held on the same examination day.
Read more about the regulations and guidelines for the Sámi language tests.
Structure of the tests
In Sámi languages, the test in mother tongue and literature is a writing test. There is no reading literacy test. The structure of the test corresponds to that of the writing test in mother tongue and literature in Finnish and Swedish:
- a single overarching theme with several tasks and materials
- one task is selected, and at least two materials must be used
- maximum score: 60
What is assessed in the test?
The test in Sámi as a mother tongue and literature requires, among other things, skills in selecting sources and evaluating the reliability, validity and usability of information. It also emphasises skills in constructing knowledge, setting the purpose of a text, choosing an appropriate perspective, and delimiting the topic.
The task is to produce a reflective or argumentative text based on the given materials. The assessment emphasises the overall quality of writing, the structure of the text, and language and style.