Powerful Knowledge and the 2017 Swedish National Test in Religious Education

In the 21st century, there has been a recurring discussion about social realism in educational research: idea that subject knowledge derived from academic disciplines should constitute heart of school curriculum. The argument is this knowledge, because it produced according to specific standards, powerful and better claims truth more valid than gained students’ everyday experiences. Because its validity universality, empowers knower transcend her or his experiences take part society’s conversations, which are central goals studies education. aim study identify ways aspects manifested 2017 national test RE. For analysis, both items answers used. focus with regard on whether students expected demonstrate abilities relation knowledge. We also analyze these using same framework.