concurrent assessment

[/kənˈkɜːrənt əˈsɛsmənt/]
nounpl: concurrent assessments
avaliação simultânea
1. The process of evaluating multiple subjects, skills, or competencies at the same time or in parallel, rather than sequentially
The school implemented concurrent assessment of reading and writing skills to save time and identify integrated language development.
A escola implementou avaliação simultânea de habilidades de leitura e escrita para economizar tempo e identificar desenvolvimento integrado de linguagem.
2. In educational or organizational contexts, the evaluation of multiple variables or competencies during the same assessment period
Concurrent assessment of technical and soft skills provides a comprehensive view of employee capabilities.
A avaliação simultânea de habilidades técnicas e comportamentais fornece uma visão abrangente das capacidades dos funcionários.
This term is increasingly prevalent in modern educational reform in both Brazil and the USA, reflecting a shift toward more efficient, holistic evaluation methods that assess multiple competencies simultaneously rather than in isolation. It aligns with contemporary pedagogical approaches emphasizing integrated learning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
simultaneous assessmentparallel assessmentintegrated assessmentholistic evaluation
Antonyms / Antônimos
sequential assessmentsequential evaluationlinear assessment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avaliação simultânea
Standard term used in Brazilian educational contexts
São Paulo
avaliação paralela
Alternative term, emphasizing parallel nature of evaluations
Portugal
avaliação concorrente
Literal translation, more formal usage in Portuguese educational systems

Related Words

formative assessmentsummative assessmentperformance evaluationmulti-dimensional assessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

multi-tasking assessment
all-in-one evaluation
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