non-standardized testing

[/nɑːn ˈstændərdaɪzd ˈtɛstɪŋ/]
nounpl: non-standardized testings
avaliação não padronizada
1. Assessment methods that do not follow uniform procedures, scoring criteria, or administration standards across different contexts or populations
Teachers often use non-standardized testing like portfolios and classroom quizzes to assess student progress throughout the year.
Os professores frequentemente usam avaliações não padronizadas como portfólios e testes em sala de aula para avaliar o progresso dos alunos durante o ano.
2. Informal or alternative assessment tools designed to evaluate specific skills, knowledge, or competencies without adhering to strict standardization protocols
Non-standardized testing allows educators to tailor assessments to their students' specific needs and learning styles.
A avaliação não padronizada permite que os educadores adaptem as avaliações às necessidades e estilos de aprendizagem específicos dos alunos.
In Brazil, non-standardized testing has gained prominence as educators emphasize continuous assessment and personalized learning, contrasting with traditional high-stakes exams. In the US educational system, there is an ongoing debate between advocates of standardized testing for accountability and proponents of non-standardized testing for more holistic student evaluation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
informal assessmentalternative assessmentauthentic assessmentperformance-based assessmentcriterion-referenced testing
Antonyms / Antônimos
standardized testingnorm-referenced testinghigh-stakes testinguniform assessment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avaliação não padronizada
Standard term used in educational contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
testagem não padronizada
Alternative term sometimes used in larger urban educational institutions
Portugal
avaliação não estandardizada
Portuguese variant using 'estandardizada' instead of 'padronizada'
Rio de Janeiro
avaliação informal
Colloquial variation emphasizing the informal nature of assessment

Related Words

rubricportfolio assessmentformative assessmentsummative assessmentassessment toolevaluation methodlearning outcomes

Related Idioms & Phrases

to level the playing field
to think outside the box
alternative approaches to assessment
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