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It is an important arena for focusing on the challenges we face in our society today, and it is an added pleasure that this year it has an international perspective. 
It is an important arena for focusing on the challenges we face in our society today, and it is an added pleasure that this year it has an international perspective.
Education and research Education and research are the motive forces in our society. 
Education and research Education and research are the motive forces in our society.
It has been estimated that human capital constitutes around 80 per cent of Norway’s national wealth. 
It has been estimated that human capital constitutes around 80 per cent of Norway’s national wealth.
Investments in education and research are on the increase in Norway. 
Investments in education and research are on the increase in Norway.
Among other things we are concentrating heavily on what we call the Quality Reform in higher education, raising the standard of basic education and improving quality in the day care centre sector. 
Among other things we are concentrating heavily on what we call the Quality Reform in higher education, raising the standard of basic education and improving quality in the day care centre sector.
It is education and research that will safeguard our future – and as Minister of Education and Research I have repeatedly stressed that I wish my future efforts to be broadly based on such a point of departure. 
It is education and research that will safeguard our future – and as Minister of Education and Research I have repeatedly stressed that I wish my future efforts to be broadly based on such a point of departure.
This is because we believe that knowledge and expertise are a result of experience and learning both inside and outside school. 
This is because we believe that knowledge and expertise are a result of experience and learning both inside and outside school.
Knowledge consists of skills, facts, research – but it also consists of upbringing, critical thinking, analytical capabilities and reflection, the ability to collaborate with others in achieving common goals, and always being ready to assimilate new knowledge throughout one’s life. 
Knowledge consists of skills, facts, research – but it also consists of upbringing, critical thinking, analytical capabilities and reflection, the ability to collaborate with others in achieving common goals, and always being ready to assimilate new knowledge throughout one’s life.
In other words, retaining a capacity for curiosity and seeking to find things out. 
In other words, retaining a capacity for curiosity and seeking to find things out.
Newton and curiosity You will all know the story of how Isaac Newton discovered gravity when an apple fell on his head. 
Newton and curiosity You will all know the story of how Isaac Newton discovered gravity when an apple fell on his head.
He wondered what made the apple fall to the ground, and that curiosity led to formulation of one of the most important laws of physics. 
He wondered what made the apple fall to the ground, and that curiosity led to formulation of one of the most important laws of physics.
Children are best at asking the question: Why is that? 
Children are best at asking the question: Why is that?
At a certain age it can seem quite exhausting to us adults. 
At a certain age it can seem quite exhausting to us adults.
However, we must retain and further develop this intense need to understand and find answers. 
However, we must retain and further develop this intense need to understand and find answers.
At the same time as this curiosity is retained, we must also build appropriate knowledge of, and insight into, how our world is constituted. 
At the same time as this curiosity is retained, we must also build appropriate knowledge of, and insight into, how our world is constituted.
Because only by having a good foundation of knowledge and asking relevant questions can we solve the problems of the future. 
Because only by having a good foundation of knowledge and asking relevant questions can we solve the problems of the future.
Nosey Parker Yesterday I awarded the Nosey Parker Prize to the seventh graders from Hillestad School in Holmestrand. 
Nosey Parker Yesterday I awarded the Nosey Parker Prize to the seventh graders from Hillestad School in Holmestrand.
Their research on colouring and additives in Non Stop confectionery is a good example of how curiosity and questions can lead to knowledge and results. 
Their research on colouring and additives in Non Stop confectionery is a good example of how curiosity and questions can lead to knowledge and results.
Probably without being aware of it, they have been engaged in basic research, perhaps even touching upon new issues. 
Probably without being aware of it, they have been engaged in basic research, perhaps even touching upon new issues.
As Minister of Education and Research I am proud of their involvement, and I would like to see similar projects throughout Norway. 
As Minister of Education and Research I am proud of their involvement, and I would like to see similar projects throughout Norway.
Education, research and development of prosperity It is not only we in Norway or in Europe who see that education and research are the key to the future. 
Education, research and development of prosperity It is not only we in Norway or in Europe who see that education and research are the key to the future.
Everyone is looking for the “smart solutions”, which are based on knowledge and innovation and have well-honed skills and efficient organization as a prerequisite. 
Everyone is looking for the “smart solutions”, which are based on knowledge and innovation and have well-honed skills and efficient organization as a prerequisite.
Our ambition must be to be among the best. 
Our ambition must be to be among the best.
However, we must also have an educational system that furthers social equality and prevents exclusion. 
However, we must also have an educational system that furthers social equality and prevents exclusion.
That is not merely a moral objective, but a prerequisite for optimal utilisation of Norway’s total knowledge-based resources. 
That is not merely a moral objective, but a prerequisite for optimal utilisation of Norway’s total knowledge-based resources.
As Minister of Education and Research I am interested in how we can contribute to creating a positive society stimulating continued growth and prosperity. 
As Minister of Education and Research I am interested in how we can contribute to creating a positive society stimulating continued growth and prosperity.
Today we can see that society and the labour sector’s need for mathematical and scientific expertise are on the increase, at the same time as maths and science have become less popular subjects among school pupils and university students. 
Today we can see that society and the labour sector’s need for mathematical and scientific expertise are on the increase, at the same time as maths and science have become less popular subjects among school pupils and university students.
This means that our educational system is not producing sufficient mathematical and scientific expertise. 
This means that our educational system is not producing sufficient mathematical and scientific expertise.
This is a serious problem. 
This is a serious problem.
We need a strategy to develop the necessary expertise in the population that society and the labour and industrial sector need in the scientific and technological areas . 
We need a strategy to develop the necessary expertise in the population that society and the labour and industrial sector need in the scientific and technological areas .
One of the crucial areas to succeed in achieving this is reinforcing education in maths and science in the Norwegian educational system. 
One of the crucial areas to succeed in achieving this is reinforcing education in maths and science in the Norwegian educational system.
So that is why, in the Soria Moria Declaration, we have stated that it is particularly important to: 
So that is why, in the Soria Moria Declaration, we have stated that it is particularly important to:
place greater emphasis on mathematics and science throughout school education and increase efforts to recruit pupils to these subjects. 
place greater emphasis on mathematics and science throughout school education and increase efforts to recruit pupils to these subjects.
This is the primary goal of the strategy I am now setting forth: 
This is the primary goal of the strategy I am now setting forth:
Raising standards in mathematics and science! 
Raising standards in mathematics and science!
Description of the situation and the background to the strategy The challenges linked to maths and science subjects in the Norwegian school and educational system have been visible for a long time. 
Description of the situation and the background to the strategy The challenges linked to maths and science subjects in the Norwegian school and educational system have been visible for a long time.
There are reasons for concern when most western countries are recording a noticeable downturn in recruitment to various scientific courses of study. 
There are reasons for concern when most western countries are recording a noticeable downturn in recruitment to various scientific courses of study.
There is even greater cause for concern when the problem appears to be more serious in Norway than in most other countries. 
There is even greater cause for concern when the problem appears to be more serious in Norway than in most other countries.
The decrease in recruitment points to a lack of interest in mathematical and scientific subjects, not just in the educational sector, but in society as a whole and perhaps to insufficient general understanding of the importance of the subjects. 
The decrease in recruitment points to a lack of interest in mathematical and scientific subjects, not just in the educational sector, but in society as a whole and perhaps to insufficient general understanding of the importance of the subjects.
It is a particular challenge that girls choose maths and science to a considerably lesser extent than boys. 
It is a particular challenge that girls choose maths and science to a considerably lesser extent than boys.
This is a trend we can see in large areas of the western world. 
This is a trend we can see in large areas of the western world.
And their interest is not increasing – the proportion of girls who take degrees in scientific subjects, handicrafts and technology has remained at around 25 per cent in the past ten years. 
And their interest is not increasing – the proportion of girls who take degrees in scientific subjects, handicrafts and technology has remained at around 25 per cent in the past ten years.
However, it is good to know that you can now see women in far more professions than previously, and formerly male-dominated sectors such as the medical and veterinary professions are recruiting more and more females. 
However, it is good to know that you can now see women in far more professions than previously, and formerly male-dominated sectors such as the medical and veterinary professions are recruiting more and more females.
In future we must increase the radius wherein women can make their choices. 
In future we must increase the radius wherein women can make their choices.
The Government wishes to go on the offensive in reinforcing mathematical and scientific subjects. 
The Government wishes to go on the offensive in reinforcing mathematical and scientific subjects.
Previously, focus has largely been on improving the educational system itself. 
Previously, focus has largely been on improving the educational system itself.
A real effort to place emphasis on maths and science to meet society’s needs can only be realized through intimate collaboration between all of the relevant parties, where both the education and labour sector cooperate to bring about positive results. 
A real effort to place emphasis on maths and science to meet society’s needs can only be realized through intimate collaboration between all of the relevant parties, where both the education and labour sector cooperate to bring about positive results.
This means that not only do we need new instruments and areas of collaboration, but that also many players in the societal and industrial sector must make a greater contribution. 
This means that not only do we need new instruments and areas of collaboration, but that also many players in the societal and industrial sector must make a greater contribution.
We welcome new contributors to take part in this “Operation Renewal”. 
We welcome new contributors to take part in this “Operation Renewal”.
Concentration and goals If we are to meet these challenges, we must focus on many levels – total concentration. 
Concentration and goals If we are to meet these challenges, we must focus on many levels – total concentration.
Thus our strategy will be to develop and strengthen a consistent chain of expertise stretching from the day care centre to the labour sector. 
Thus our strategy will be to develop and strengthen a consistent chain of expertise stretching from the day care centre to the labour sector.
The fact that the Ministry of Education and Research has taken over responsibility for day care centres is a signal that the Government believes that development of expertise should begin at an early stage. 
The fact that the Ministry of Education and Research has taken over responsibility for day care centres is a signal that the Government believes that development of expertise should begin at an early stage.
Scientific and technological expertise form much of the basis of our prosperity. 
Scientific and technological expertise form much of the basis of our prosperity.
This expertise contributes to our ability to cure deadly diseases, to the fact that we have mobile phones and PCs, and that today Norway leads the world in oil and gas technology. 
This expertise contributes to our ability to cure deadly diseases, to the fact that we have mobile phones and PCs, and that today Norway leads the world in oil and gas technology.
We have every reason to believe that science and technology will have renewed and greater significance in the future. 
We have every reason to believe that science and technology will have renewed and greater significance in the future.
We shall combat new diseases and new threats. 
We shall combat new diseases and new threats.
We will contribute to furnishing a growing world population with energy. 
We will contribute to furnishing a growing world population with energy.
In addition new technological areas are emerging and affect our everyday lives and work, such as biotechnology, ICT and new materials/nanotechnology. 
In addition new technological areas are emerging and affect our everyday lives and work, such as biotechnology, ICT and new materials/nanotechnology.
Scientific and technological expertise is necessary to solve problems and perform a number of projects in the community, from challenges to the environment to construction of buildings and maintaining the infrastructure of society. 
Scientific and technological expertise is necessary to solve problems and perform a number of projects in the community, from challenges to the environment to construction of buildings and maintaining the infrastructure of society.
Quite simply, we cannot have petroleum installations that are not secure, or buildings that collapse in storms and the weight of snow. 
Quite simply, we cannot have petroleum installations that are not secure, or buildings that collapse in storms and the weight of snow.
And we need to have enough people with knowledge to understand environmental challenges and how to properly react to them. 
And we need to have enough people with knowledge to understand environmental challenges and how to properly react to them.
These subjects are also quite necessary to enable development of alternative sources of energy and to protect our vulnerable environment in new and better ways. 
These subjects are also quite necessary to enable development of alternative sources of energy and to protect our vulnerable environment in new and better ways.
It is also our duty to participate in the international collaboration in these challenges as a highly qualified partner. 
It is also our duty to participate in the international collaboration in these challenges as a highly qualified partner.
Our foremost advantage and greatest value will be our expertise. 
Our foremost advantage and greatest value will be our expertise.
We must look after that and develop it so that it is always appropriate for today’s and tomorrow’s society. 
We must look after that and develop it so that it is always appropriate for today’s and tomorrow’s society.
We need science subjects for further development and renewal of our welfare state, but also as the source of personal development inherent in a sound knowledge of maths and science. 
We need science subjects for further development and renewal of our welfare state, but also as the source of personal development inherent in a sound knowledge of maths and science.
Understanding more of the world around us is a source of increased awareness, understanding and pleasure in our surroundings. 
Understanding more of the world around us is a source of increased awareness, understanding and pleasure in our surroundings.
Raising Standards in Mathematics and Science must be a tool for everyone who wishes to contribute to reinforcing these subjects in Norway. 
Raising Standards in Mathematics and Science must be a tool for everyone who wishes to contribute to reinforcing these subjects in Norway.
It points to areas where efforts must and shall be made In order to provide society with the necessary scientific and technological expertise there are two main challenges this strategy must confront: 
It points to areas where efforts must and shall be made In order to provide society with the necessary scientific and technological expertise there are two main challenges this strategy must confront:
Recruitment to many courses of study in technological and scientific subjects is too low. 
Recruitment to many courses of study in technological and scientific subjects is too low.
Norwegian pupils achieve far too low results in these subjects. 
Norwegian pupils achieve far too low results in these subjects.
The first challenge concerns the fact that pupils and students in Norway do not choose mathematical and scientific subjects to a sufficient extent. 
The first challenge concerns the fact that pupils and students in Norway do not choose mathematical and scientific subjects to a sufficient extent.
The second one is linked to the fact that Norwegian pupils in primary and lower secondary school have poor grades in maths and science. 
The second one is linked to the fact that Norwegian pupils in primary and lower secondary school have poor grades in maths and science.
Most pupils have too few lessons in science subjects at upper secondary level, which means they achieve less in higher education. 
Most pupils have too few lessons in science subjects at upper secondary level, which means they achieve less in higher education.
This is a cause for concern, not just because the labour market is looking for scientific expertise, but also because a knowledge of mathematics and science is important to understand everyday issues. 
This is a cause for concern, not just because the labour market is looking for scientific expertise, but also because a knowledge of mathematics and science is important to understand everyday issues.
Thus primary challenges in the future will be: 
Thus primary challenges in the future will be:
To encourage young people to choose further maths and science studies at upper secondary school. 
To encourage young people to choose further maths and science studies at upper secondary school.
To adapt career choices based on scientific and technological courses of education . 
To adapt career choices based on scientific and technological courses of education .
To strengthen maths and science in teacher training. 
To strengthen maths and science in teacher training.
To increase mathematical and scientific expertise in teachers. 
To increase mathematical and scientific expertise in teachers.
To increase the quality of the teaching of maths and science by developing and disseminating knowledge of good teaching methods. 
To increase the quality of the teaching of maths and science by developing and disseminating knowledge of good teaching methods.
To increase collaboration between the education sector and the labour sector to ensure relevance and encourage recruitment. 
To increase collaboration between the education sector and the labour sector to ensure relevance and encourage recruitment.
Positive aspects Even though there are many challenges, there are a number of positive aspects: 
Positive aspects Even though there are many challenges, there are a number of positive aspects:
Compulsory mathematics was introduced in general teacher training in 2003. 
Compulsory mathematics was introduced in general teacher training in 2003.
In 2006 mathematics is the most applied for subject for more intensive training in teacher training, at the same time as many also choose scientific subjects. 
In 2006 mathematics is the most applied for subject for more intensive training in teacher training, at the same time as many also choose scientific subjects.
In the Government Budget for 2006 375 million Norwegian crowns has been allocated to continuing and further education of teachers. 
In the Government Budget for 2006 375 million Norwegian crowns has been allocated to continuing and further education of teachers.
Mathematics, physics and chemistry are among the prioritized subjects, and 15 million has been earmarked for further education in science subjects. 
Mathematics, physics and chemistry are among the prioritized subjects, and 15 million has been earmarked for further education in science subjects.
Recruitment to technological studies, including a Masters in Technological Subjects, appears to be progressing well. 
Recruitment to technological studies, including a Masters in Technological Subjects, appears to be progressing well.
And what is particularly pleasing: There is at least a 51% increase in the number of females who have applied for this course of study. 
And what is particularly pleasing: There is at least a 51% increase in the number of females who have applied for this course of study.
The negative trend for research funds for mathematics, science and technology seems to have been broken. 
The negative trend for research funds for mathematics, science and technology seems to have been broken.
In the 2001 to 2003 period these subjects saw a marked increase in funding. 
In the 2001 to 2003 period these subjects saw a marked increase in funding.
In addition most Norwegians are very interested in research material in the media. 
In addition most Norwegians are very interested in research material in the media.
In a survey from 2004 all of 77 per cent answered that they were generally interested in research and technology material in the media. 
In a survey from 2004 all of 77 per cent answered that they were generally interested in research and technology material in the media.
The corresponding proportion for sports, believe it or not, was 61 per cent. 
The corresponding proportion for sports, believe it or not, was 61 per cent.
The primary goal of the strategy is: 
The primary goal of the strategy is:
To strengthen expertise in maths and science in the whole educational system, in the labour sector and in the community in general. 
To strengthen expertise in maths and science in the whole educational system, in the labour sector and in the community in general.
To increase recruitment to the labour and educational sector within science and technology. 
To increase recruitment to the labour and educational sector within science and technology.
To promote positive attitudes to mathematics and science in everybody in the educational sector and in the community in general. 
To promote positive attitudes to mathematics and science in everybody in the educational sector and in the community in general.