educational achievement

[/ˌɛdʒuˈkeɪʃənəl əˈtʃiːvmənt/]
nounpl: educational achievements
desempenho educacional
1. The successful accomplishment of academic goals, measured by grades, test scores, diplomas, or other indicators of learning and progress in formal education
Her educational achievement in mathematics was recognized with a scholarship to university.
Seu desempenho educacional em matemática foi reconhecido com uma bolsa para a universidade.
2. The level of competence or proficiency attained by a student in their studies
The school's educational achievement rates have improved significantly over the past five years.
Os índices de desempenho educacional da escola melhoraram significativamente nos últimos cinco anos.
3. A accomplishment or milestone reached in one's educational journey
Graduating with honors was an important educational achievement for him.
Formar-se com louvor foi um importante desempenho educacional para ele.
Educational achievement is highly valued in both American and Brazilian cultures, though measurement and emphasis differ. In Brazil, it's often discussed in relation to socioeconomic disparities and public education funding. In the USA, it's frequently linked to standardized testing and college admissions. The term is widely used in educational policy, research, and parental discourse in both countries.
NYC Slang
academic game, grades, making the grade
Synonyms / Sinônimos
academic achievementeducational attainmentacademic performanceschool performancelearning outcome
Antonyms / Antônimos
educational failureacademic underperformancepoor performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho educacional
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese educational contexts
São Paulo
rendimento escolar
Frequently used in educational statistics and reports
Rio de Janeiro
sucesso educacional
Often emphasizes successful outcomes
Portugal
sucesso escolar
More common in Portuguese education discourse; slightly different emphasis on 'success'

Related Words

academic excellencestudent assessmentscholastic aptitudecurriculumstandardized testinggrade point averagecompetencyproficiency

Related Idioms & Phrases

to reach one's potential
to excel in one's studies
to make the grade
to go far academically
to achieve educational excellence
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