machine grading
[/məˈʃiːn ˈɡreɪdɪŋ/]
noun
avaliação automática
1. The process of using computer software or automated systems to score, evaluate, or assess tests, assignments, or other educational materials
Machine grading of multiple-choice exams saves teachers considerable time.
A avaliação automática de testes de múltipla escolha economiza tempo considerável dos professores.
2. In civil engineering and road construction, the process of leveling and preparing earth surfaces using mechanical equipment such as graders
Machine grading of the roadbed was completed before asphalt installation.
A nivelação mecânica da base da estrada foi concluída antes da instalação do asfalto.
3. The classification or sorting of materials (such as grains, minerals, or agricultural products) using automated mechanical systems
Machine grading ensures consistent quality in industrial grain processing.
A classificação automática garante qualidade consistente no processamento industrial de grãos.
Machine grading has become increasingly prevalent in educational systems worldwide, both in Brazil and the USA, particularly with the rise of online learning platforms and standardized testing. In Brazil, it is commonly used in large-scale educational assessments (like ENEM), while in the USA it is standard practice for multiple-choice tests and increasingly for essays through AI-powered systems. In civil engineering contexts across both countries, machine grading is essential infrastructure terminology.
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