linear assessment
[/ˈlɪniər əˈsɛsmənt/]
nounpl: linear assessments
avaliação linear
1. An educational evaluation method where student learning is measured sequentially over time through continuous testing and grading, typically in a single exam or cumulative format rather than modular components
The school switched to linear assessment for GCSEs, requiring students to complete all exams at the end of the course.
A escola mudou para avaliação linear nos GCSEs, exigindo que os alunos completassem todos os exames ao final do curso.
2. A systematic evaluation approach that progresses in a straight line without branching, where performance is judged against predetermined criteria in sequence
Linear assessment provides a clear measure of overall achievement compared to modular alternatives.
A avaliação linear oferece uma medida clara do desempenho geral comparada com alternativas modulares.
Linear assessment is particularly significant in British educational systems (GCSEs and A-Levels), where it contrasts with the previous modular system. The term gained prominence during UK education reform debates in the 2010s. In Brazil and Portugal, it represents a traditional sequential testing approach. In the United States, the concept is less formally labeled but relates to standardized testing and cumulative exams.
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