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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
midterm markmidterm assessmentinterim gradeprogress grade
Antonyms / Antônimos
final gradefinal exam grade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
nota de meio de semestre
Most common and formal translation used in educational contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese
nota parcial
Alternative term meaning 'partial grade', commonly used in schools
General Brazilian Portuguese
nota do bimestre
Used when the academic year is divided into bimesters (two-month periods)
Portugal
nota de meio de período
Portuguese European usage, slightly more formal phrasing

Related Words

midterm examsemesterGPAtranscriptcourseworkacademic performance

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring up your midterm grade
midterm grades are in
boost your midterm grade
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