A AVALIAÇÃO EDUCACIONAL COMO FERRAMENTA PARA A MELHORIA DA QUALIDADE NO 6° ANO: uma análise bibliográfica

Abstract

Educational evaluation is an essential tool for promoting quality in education. It should be understood as a continuous and reflective process, capable of providing important input for improving teaching practices, school management and public education policies. The general aim of this study is to analyse how educational assessment can be an effective tool for improving the quality of teaching in the context of the final years of primary school. Its specific objectives are: to review the academic literature on assessment methods and practices in the educational context; to identify the main challenges and gaps in the implementation of assessment at this stage; and to propose ways of improving the application of assessment as a tool for educational improvement. The methodology adopted was bibliographical research, analysing eleven relevant studies on the subject. The results indicate that educational assessment, when well structured and integrated into pedagogical practices, contributes significantly to identifying gaps in learning, guiding interventions and strengthening student autonomy. In addition, it was shown that formative, critical and reflective assessment practices are essential to make teaching more inclusive and equitable. Despite theoretical advances, there are still challenges related to the practical implementation of assessments, such as the need for continuous teacher training and the alignment between assessment methods and educational objectives. The conclusion is that educational assessment plays a central role in building a more democratic school geared towards the full development of students, and is indispensable for improving educational quality at this stage of education.