short answer question
[/ʃɔrt ˈænsər ˈkwɛstʃən/]
nounpl: short answer questions
questão de resposta curta
1. An examination or assessment question that requires a brief written or spoken response, typically one to several sentences, rather than a lengthy essay or multiple choice selection
The test included five short answer questions about the historical events we studied.
A prova incluía cinco questões de resposta curta sobre os eventos históricos que estudamos.
2. A type of assessment format used in educational settings to evaluate student comprehension and knowledge of specific topics
Short answer questions help teachers understand how well students grasp the material.
Questões de resposta curta ajudam os professores a entender como os alunos compreendem o conteúdo.
Short answer questions are widely used in both American and Brazilian educational systems as a middle ground between multiple choice and essay questions. In Brazil, they are commonly found in vestibular exams and university assessments. In the USA, they are a standard component of K-12 and higher education testing. The format is valued for requiring students to demonstrate understanding while being more time-efficient to grade than essays.
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