midterm grade
[MID-turm greyd]
nounpl: midterm grades
nota de meio de semestre
1. A grade or mark given to a student at the middle point of an academic term or semester to assess their progress and performance up to that point
My midterm grade in calculus was a B+, which helped boost my final average.
Minha nota de meio de semestre em cálculo foi B+, o que ajudou a melhorar minha média final.
2. An interim assessment score that typically counts toward the student's final grade for the course
The professor posted all midterm grades on the learning management system.
A professora publicou todas as notas de meio de semestre no sistema de gerenciamento de aprendizagem.
In the United States, midterm grades are a standard part of the academic calendar and serve as an early indicator of student performance. They are particularly important in high school and college settings where they help students and parents assess progress halfway through a semester. In Brazil, the concept varies depending on the school system—some schools use bimesters (two per semester) while others may use different assessment timelines, making 'nota parcial' or 'nota do bimestre' more commonly used than the literal translation of midterm.
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