PARA ALÉM DAS NOTAS: UM OLHAR SOBRE A AVALIAÇÃO
PARA ALÉM DAS NOTAS: UM OLHAR SOBRE A AVALIAÇÃO
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.6651625210515
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Palavras-chave: avaliação diagnóstica, avaliação somativa, interpretação de texto, tipos de avaliações
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Keywords: diagnostic assessment, summative assessment, text interpretation, assessments types
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Abstract: Learning assessment represents a necessary component within the educational process, being essential for verifying student development, guiding pedagogical practices, and identifying possible obstacles in the learning journey. Furthermore, the assessment process contributes to encouraging active student participation and ensuring effective teaching, thus promoting quality academic training. Considering this importance, the present study aimed to compare assessment tools applied to higher education students at a public university. The investigation was conducted in the discipline of Fundamentals of Forage Crops, offered in the Animal Science program at the Federal University of Rondonópolis. A quantitative methodological approach was adopted. A diagnostic assessment was used in an integrated manner, applied at the beginning of the academic term and reapplied at the end of the same semester. In addition, two summative assessments were administered, consisting of both multiple-choice and open-ended questions. The results of the final diagnostic assessment revealed significant progress in student learning, as evidenced by the increase in scores compared to the initial assessment. This improvement indicated that the content taught during the semester was satisfactorily assimilated by the students. In the objective summative assessments, students demonstrated satisfactory performance, especially on questions that required a lower level of interpretation. In contrast, students faced greater difficulty with open-ended questions, which demanded stronger critical reading and writing skills. This performance disparity highlights the need for pedagogical actions aimed at enhancing students' interpretative and argumentative competencies. In light of these findings, it is essential that educators reflect on diversifying the assessment tools used in the classroom to address the different learning styles and abilities of students. Moreover, it is recommended that continuous and intentional activities be proposed to foster the development of reading and text interpretation skills, which are fundamental for the academic and professional success of future animal scientists. Finally, it is also necessary to implement public policies that promote, from Basic Education onwards, the development of reading and interpretation skills, which are essential for a solid academic foundation and for building the competencies required in higher education and professional practice.
- Carlos Eduardo Avelino Cabral
- Grazielle Vital da Silveira
- Maria Aparecida dos Santos
- Telma Ferreira de Morais
- Denise Rocha Ayres
- Carla Heloisa Avelino Cabral