parallel assessment
[ˈpærəlel əˈsɛsmənt]
nounpl: parallel assessments
avaliação paralela
1. A method of evaluation where two or more assessments of similar difficulty and content are administered simultaneously or in close succession to measure the same skills or knowledge
The teacher used parallel assessment to check student progress in mathematics without repeating the exact same test.
O professor usou avaliação paralela para verificar o progresso dos alunos em matemática sem repetir exatamente o mesmo teste.
2. A technique in education where equivalent forms of assessment instruments are used to evaluate learner performance or program effectiveness
Parallel assessments were conducted to validate the reliability of the new exam format.
Avaliações paralelas foram conduzidas para validar a confiabilidade do novo formato de exame.
3. In translation and localization, simultaneous assessment of source and target language materials to ensure equivalence
Parallel assessment of the English and Portuguese versions ensured translation accuracy.
A avaliação paralela das versões em inglês e português garantiu a precisão da tradução.
Parallel assessment is a standard educational practice in both Brazilian and American educational systems, particularly valued in higher education and standardized testing. In Brazil, it's commonly employed in ENEM preparation and university entrance exams. In the USA, it's widely used in test development and educational research. The concept emphasizes fairness and reliability in educational measurement across both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
level playing field (referring to equivalent assessment conditions)
apples to apples comparison (comparing parallel assessments)
on equal footing (ensuring parallel assessments are equivalent)
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