objective-based standards

[/əbˈdʒɛktɪv beɪst ˈstændərdz/]
nounpl: objective-based standards
padrões baseados em objetivos
1. Educational or professional benchmarks established by defining specific, measurable outcomes or goals that must be achieved, rather than focusing on processes or inputs
The school district implemented objective-based standards to ensure all students could demonstrate proficiency in mathematics by the end of the year.
O distrito escolar implementou padrões baseados em objetivos para garantir que todos os alunos pudessem demonstrar proficiência em matemática ao final do ano.
2. Performance criteria that emphasize what learners or professionals should be able to do (competencies) rather than what they should know
Objective-based standards in nursing require graduates to perform clinical procedures safely and independently.
Os padrões baseados em objetivos na enfermagem exigem que os graduados realizem procedimentos clínicos com segurança e independência.
Objective-based standards became prominent in Brazil and the USA during education reform movements in the 1990s-2000s, representing a shift from traditional curriculum-based teaching. In Brazil, this concept is central to the BNCC (Base Nacional Comum Curricular). In the USA, this framework underlies standards-based reform and accountability measures in public education.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outcome-based standardscompetency-based standardsperformance-based standardsresults-oriented standards
Antonyms / Antônimos
process-based standardsinput-based standardscontent-based standards

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
padrões baseados em objetivos
Standard term used in Brazilian educational policy and management discourse
São Paulo
padrões orientados por objetivos
Variant used in São Paulo's educational system documentation
Portugal
padrões baseados em objetivos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in Portuguese educational contexts
United States
objective-based standards
Common in K-12 education reform and accreditation discussions since the 1990s

Related Words

learning outcomesperformance metricscompetency assessmenteducational benchmarksmeasurable goalsstandards-based reform

Related Idioms & Phrases

meeting the standards
raising the bar
achieving learning objectives
demonstrating competency
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