assessment technique
[/əˈsɛsmənt tɛkˈnik/]
nounpl: assessment techniques
técnica de avaliação
1. A systematic method or procedure used to measure, evaluate, or determine the quality, performance, knowledge, or abilities of a person, group, or thing
The teacher implemented a new assessment technique to better evaluate student comprehension.
A professora implementou uma nova técnica de avaliação para avaliar melhor a compreensão dos alunos.
2. In educational or professional contexts, a specific tool or approach used to gather information about learning outcomes or competency levels
Multiple-choice tests are a common assessment technique in standardized testing.
Testes de múltipla escolha são uma técnica de avaliação comum em testes padronizados.
3. A structured method for collecting and analyzing evidence to make judgments about performance or capability
Portfolio assessment is an innovative assessment technique that showcases student work over time.
A avaliação por portfólio é uma técnica de avaliação inovadora que mostra o trabalho do aluno ao longo do tempo.
In Brazilian education, assessment techniques have evolved significantly with educational reforms emphasizing formative assessment alongside traditional summative testing. In the USA, there is growing emphasis on alternative assessment techniques such as portfolios, performance assessments, and competency-based evaluations, moving away from standardized testing. Both contexts now value diverse assessment techniques to accommodate different learning styles and provide comprehensive evaluation of student progress.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to put someone to the test
to evaluate someone's worth
assessment and reassessment
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