progress assessment
[/ˈprɑːɡres əˈsɛsmənt/]
nounpl: progress assessments
avaliação de progresso
1. A systematic evaluation or measurement of advancement, development, or improvement in a specific area over time
The teacher conducted a progress assessment to determine if students had improved their reading skills.
A professora realizou uma avaliação de progresso para determinar se os alunos haviam melhorado suas habilidades de leitura.
2. In education, an examination or review process used to monitor student learning and academic development
Progress assessments help educators identify which students need additional support.
As avaliações de progresso ajudam os educadores a identificar quais alunos precisam de apoio adicional.
3. In project management or business, an evaluation of how well objectives and milestones are being met
The quarterly progress assessment showed the project was on track to meet its deadline.
A avaliação de progresso trimestral mostrou que o projeto estava no caminho certo para cumprir seu prazo.
In Brazilian education, progress assessments are increasingly emphasized as part of continuous evaluation systems rather than relying solely on final exams. This reflects a broader pedagogical shift toward formative assessment. In the USA, progress monitoring is a standard practice in both K-12 and higher education, often tied to accountability measures and standardized benchmarks.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keeping track of progress
assessing how far you've come
measuring up to expectations
on the right track
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