expected answer
[/ɪkˈspɛktɪd ˈænsər/]
noun phrasepl: expected answers
resposta esperada
1. The answer that is anticipated or sought in response to a question, typically in educational, professional, or conversational contexts
The expected answer to the math problem was 42, but many students got different results.
A resposta esperada para o problema de matemática era 42, mas muitos alunos obtiveram resultados diferentes.
2. In testing or examinations, the correct or most appropriate response according to the answer key or rubric
The teacher marked the response as incorrect because it did not match the expected answer on the exam.
O professor marcou a resposta como incorreta porque não correspondia à resposta esperada na prova.
3. A predetermined or predicted response in conversations or interviews
During the job interview, the candidate provided the expected answer about why she wanted to work there.
Durante a entrevista de emprego, a candidata forneceu a resposta esperada sobre por que queria trabalhar lá.
In Brazilian educational systems, the concept of 'resposta esperada' is central to teaching and assessment methodologies. Teachers frequently reference the answer key (gabarito) when discussing expected answers in class. In the USA, this term is commonly used in standardized testing contexts and formal educational evaluations. The phrase reflects the importance of measurable learning outcomes in both cultures.
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