evaluative answer
[/ɪˈvæljuːətɪv ˈænsər/]
nounpl: evaluative answers
resposta avaliativa
1. A response that contains or expresses judgment, assessment, or appraisal rather than merely factual information
The teacher provided an evaluative answer that critiqued both the strengths and weaknesses of the student's essay.
A professora forneceu uma resposta avaliativa que criticou tanto os pontos fortes quanto as fraquezas do ensaio do aluno.
2. In linguistics and discourse analysis, a reply that makes value judgments or assessments about a previous statement or question
His evaluative answer suggested that the proposal was not feasible given current constraints.
Sua resposta avaliativa sugeriu que a proposta não era viável dadas as limitações atuais.
3. In education, an answer that demonstrates critical thinking by assessing worth, merit, or quality rather than recalling facts
The exam required evaluative answers rather than simple multiple-choice responses.
O exame exigia respostas avaliativas em vez de simples respostas de múltipla escolha.
In Brazilian and Portuguese educational systems, 'resposta avaliativa' is commonly used in pedagogical contexts when distinguishing between factual recall and higher-order thinking skills. This concept aligns with Bloom's Taxonomy, where evaluation represents the highest cognitive level. The term reflects modern educational philosophy emphasizing critical analysis over rote memorization.
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