open-book test
[/ˈoʊpən bʊk tɛst/]
nounpl: open-book tests
prova com consulta de material / teste com livro aberto
1. An examination in which students are permitted to refer to textbooks, notes, or other reference materials while answering questions
The professor announced that the final exam would be an open-book test, so students could bring their notes and textbooks.
O professor anunciou que a prova final seria uma prova com consulta de material, então os alunos poderiam levar suas anotações e livros didáticos.
2. A test designed to assess understanding and application of knowledge rather than memorization
In an open-book test, students must demonstrate critical thinking skills, not just recall facts.
Em uma prova com consulta de material, os alunos devem demonstrar habilidades de pensamento crítico, não apenas memorizar fatos.
In the United States and Brazil, open-book tests represent a shift in educational philosophy away from rote memorization toward demonstrating comprehension and analytical skills. In Brazilian schools, this type of assessment is becoming more common at university level but remains less frequent in secondary education compared to the US. The practice reflects modern pedagogical approaches that value problem-solving abilities and the practical application of knowledge over memorization.
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