academic evaluation
[ə-ˈka-də-mik ˌē-və-ˈwā-shən]
nounpl: academic evaluations
avaliação acadêmica
1. The systematic assessment of a student's academic performance, knowledge, skills, and understanding in educational settings
The academic evaluation showed that the student had improved significantly in mathematics.
A avaliação acadêmica mostrou que o aluno melhorou significativamente em matemática.
2. A formal process of measuring educational outcomes through tests, assignments, projects, or other assessment methods
Academic evaluations are conducted at the end of each semester to measure student progress.
As avaliações acadêmicas são realizadas ao final de cada semestre para medir o progresso dos alunos.
3. The assessment of academic institutions or programs in terms of quality and effectiveness
The university underwent a comprehensive academic evaluation by the accreditation board.
A universidade passou por uma avaliação acadêmica abrangente realizada pela comissão de acreditação.
In Brazil, academic evaluations are formal assessment practices used throughout the education system, from primary schools to universities. The concept emphasizes measurable learning outcomes and is increasingly aligned with standardized testing models. In contrast to the USA where frequent formative assessments are common, Brazilian schools traditionally place greater emphasis on summative evaluations at semester ends. Portuguese educational systems use similar frameworks but with terminology differences and stronger integration of continuous assessment practices.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pass with flying colors (tirar nota máxima)
bomb a test (bombar uma prova)
curve the grade (aumentar a nota média)
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