non-evaluation
[/nɒn-ɪˈvæljueɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: non-evaluations / não-avaliações
não-avaliação
1. The act or state of not evaluating; the absence of assessment or appraisal
The policy of non-evaluation allowed students to progress without formal assessment.
A política de não-avaliação permitiu que os alunos avançassem sem avaliação formal.
2. In educational or professional contexts, the deliberate choice not to conduct an evaluation
The school implemented a non-evaluation approach during the pandemic.
A escola implementou uma abordagem de não-avaliação durante a pandemia.
3. The refusal or rejection of assessment or judgment
His non-evaluation of the situation led to unexpected consequences.
Sua não-avaliação da situação levou a consequências inesperadas.
The term 'non-evaluation' gained prominence in educational debates, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when schools adopted alternative assessment methods. In Brazil, discussions about 'não-avaliação' often relate to progressive educational movements that challenge traditional grading systems. In Portugal, it appears more frequently in formal policy documents regarding alternative assessment strategies in public education.
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