Resumen

HORTA NETO, João Luiz. Avaliação externa de escolas e sistemas: questões presentes no debate sobre o tema. R. Bras. Est. Pedag. [online]. 2010, vol.91, n.227, pp.84-104. ISSN 2176-6681.

This article presents and discusses some key concepts in the academic debate on the external assessment of schools and educational systems, and their relationship to public policies. Conceptualizes education assessment and analyzes its varied uses, highlighting its crucial role. Exposes the structure of the Brazilian external assessment system and places the reader in the Brazilian reality, presenting a brief history of the development of external assessments in Brazil, with emphasis on the Sistema de Avaliação da Educação Básica (Saeb). This article was based on a review of the educational evaluation literature and on the Brazilian educational legislation.

Palabras clave : External Assessment; Education; Public Policy.

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