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informal assessment

[ɪnˈfɔːrməl əˈsɛsmənt]
nounpl: informal assessments
avaliação informal
1. A method of evaluating student learning and progress through observation, questioning, and other non-standardized techniques without formal tests or grades
The teacher used informal assessment by observing students during group discussions and asking them questions about their understanding.
A professora usou avaliação informal observando os alunos durante discussões em grupo e fazendo perguntas sobre sua compreensão.
2. Continuous evaluation of performance or competency through everyday interactions and activities rather than structured examinations
Informal assessment helps teachers gather real-time data about student comprehension without the stress of formal testing.
A avaliação informal ajuda os professores a coletar dados em tempo real sobre a compreensão dos alunos sem o estresse de testes formais.
Synonyms
formative assessmentongoing assessmentobservational assessmentcontinuous assessmentauthentic assessment
Antonyms
formal assessmentstandardized assessmentsummative assessmentformal examination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avaliação informal
Most common term used in Brazilian educational contexts
São Paulo
avaliação contínua
Alternative term emphasizing continuous evaluation aspect
Portugal
avaliação informal
Standard term used in Portuguese educational system

Related Idioms & Phrases

reading between the lines
getting a sense of
taking the pulse of
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