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formative testing

[FOR-muh-tiv TEST-ing]
noun
avaliação formativa
1. Ongoing assessment conducted during the learning process to monitor student progress and provide feedback for improvement, rather than for grading purposes
The teacher used formative testing through quizzes and class discussions to identify which students needed additional help.
A professora usou avaliação formativa por meio de testes e discussões em sala de aula para identificar quais alunos precisavam de ajuda adicional.
2. Assessment methods designed to evaluate learning in progress and adjust instruction accordingly
Formative testing helps educators understand student comprehension before administering final exams.
A avaliação formativa ajuda os educadores a compreender o conhecimento dos alunos antes de administrar provas finais.
Synonyms
formative assessmentcontinuous assessmentongoing assessmentdiagnostic testing
Antonyms
summative testingsummative assessmentfinal examination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avaliação formativa
Standard term used in Brazilian educational contexts
São Paulo
avaliação formativa
Commonly used in state education system
Portugal
avaliação formativa
Official terminology in Portuguese education system; also called 'testes de avaliação formativa'

Related Idioms & Phrases

check for understanding
assess student learning
monitor progress
provide constructive feedback
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