standardized exam
[/ˈstændərdaɪzd ɪɡˈzæm/]
nounpl: standardized exams
exame padronizado
1. A test administered and scored in a consistent, uniform manner, designed to measure student knowledge and skills across different schools and regions using identical questions and evaluation criteria
The SAT is a standardized exam that many students take for college admission.
O SAT é um exame padronizado que muitos estudantes fazem para admissão na faculdade.
2. An assessment tool that allows comparison of student performance across different schools, districts, or countries by using the same test format and grading scale
Teachers use results from standardized exams to identify areas where students need additional support.
Os professores usam resultados de exames padronizados para identificar áreas onde os alunos precisam de apoio adicional.
In Brazil, standardized exams are increasingly important for university entrance (ENEM - Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio) and are central to educational policy debates. In the USA, standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and state assessments are fundamental to college admissions and school accountability systems, generating significant discussion about educational equity and test bias.
NYC Slang
the big test / standardized test (no specific NYC slang variant exists; uses standard American English terminology)
Related Idioms & Phrases
to ace a standardized exam
to bomb a standardized exam
standardized exam pressure
teach to the test (when schools focus narrowly on standardized exam content)
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