Types of Assessment in the Transition Between Learning Cycles in Mozambique
Keywords:
Assessment, Tipes of assessment, Transition through learning cycles, Mozambique, EducationAbstract
This article is part of a doctoral thesis developed in Mozambique and presents results from field research conducted at a school in the city of Beira. The study aimed to understand the assessment process of students’ learning in the second cycle of Primary Education, focusing on Grade 6 and identifying the types of assessment used by teachers. Adopting a qualitative approach, the research involved the observation of ten classes and interviews with four teachers. The results indicate the predominance of written tests and traditional assessment practices centered on measuring knowledge and deciding whether students pass or fail. No consistent evidence was found of assessment being used to monitor students’ cognitive development. It is concluded that summative assessment predominates, highlighting the need for teacher education to strengthen formative assessment practices aligned with the Mozambique Primary Education Curriculum Plan (2020).
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