effort-based system
[/ˈɛfərt beɪst ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: effort-based systems
sistema baseado em esforço
1. A method, framework, or structure in which outcomes, rewards, or evaluation are determined primarily by the amount of work, time, or energy invested rather than by results achieved
The teacher implemented an effort-based system where students received grades based on their participation and homework completion rather than test scores alone.
A professora implementou um sistema baseado em esforço onde os alunos recebiam notas com base em sua participação e conclusão de tarefas, e não apenas em pontuações de testes.
2. In organizational or educational contexts, a performance evaluation approach that prioritizes and rewards diligence, engagement, and commitment over final output or measurable results
The company's effort-based system motivates employees to focus on the process rather than just the outcome.
O sistema baseado em esforço da empresa motiva os funcionários a se concentrarem no processo e não apenas no resultado final.
This term gained prominence in Brazilian and American educational contexts during discussions about shifting from traditional grade-based systems to more holistic, process-oriented evaluation methods. In Brazil, it reflects broader educational reforms emphasizing student engagement and effort over purely quantitative results. In the USA, it's closely associated with Carol Dweck's 'growth mindset' theory, which emphasizes that effort and persistence lead to development and achievement.
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