noun, adjectivepl: midterms
prova de meio de semestre; avaliação intermediária
1. An examination or test given in the middle of an academic semester or term
Students need to study hard for their midterm exams next week.
Os alunos precisam estudar bastante para suas provas de meio de semestre na próxima semana.
2. Occurring in the middle of a term, period, or academic year
The midterm break allows students to rest before final exams.
O intervalo de meio de semestre permite que os alunos descansem antes das provas finais.
3. Elections held in the middle of a government's term, particularly the U.S. congressional elections held two years into a presidential term
The midterm elections will determine control of Congress.
As eleições de meio de mandato determinarão o controle do Congresso.
In the United States, midterm exams are a fundamental part of the academic calendar, typically occurring around week 7-8 of a 15-16 week semester. The term 'midterm elections' is particularly significant in U.S. politics, referring to congressional elections held two years into a presidential term. In Brazil, the academic calendar and assessment structure vary by institution, with some using 'provas parciais' (partial exams) at different points. The concept is well understood in both educational contexts but may have different weight and timing depending on the institution.
NYC Slang
mid-term; sometimes casually shortened to 'midterm' or 'mids' in student vernacular
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