Prova Paulista is a standardized digital assessment administered to students in state schools of São Paulo state, Brazil. The test is designed for students from the 5th year of elementary school (ensino fundamental) to the 3rd year of high school (ensino médio) and is conducted through the São Paulo Media Center (CMSP) platform. The Prova Paulista is held every scholar term (bimestre/bimester), corresponding to the four-term academic calendar utilized by state schools.[1][2]

Structure and Components

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The Prova Paulista encompasses a broad range of curricular components, excluding Arts and Physical Education. The assessment is divided into two main days, each focusing on different subjects:[3]

Day 1:

  • Portuguese Language
  • Human Sciences
  • Geography
  • Financial Education (included only in high school)
  • Formation Itinerary (included only in high school)

Day 2:

  • Mathematics
  • English Language (included for students in the 6th to 9th years of elementary school and the 1st year of high school)
  • Sciences
  • Formation Itinerary (for 2nd and 3rd years of high school)

Score system

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The Prova Paulista tests students on knowledge acquired through Digital Material throughout the bimester. The scoring system for the assessment is straightforward, with each question worth one point. The number of questions varies by educational level:[4][2]

  • 5th Year of Elementary School: 30 questions per day
  • 6th to 9th Years of Elementary School: 40 questions per day
  • High School: 45 questions per day

The overall score is determined by the total number of correctly answered questions.

Implementation

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The first Prova Paulista assessment period was conducted between March 28 and April 13, 2023. The testing schedule progressed in ascending order, starting with the 5th year of elementary school and concluding with the 3rd year of high school.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Quais são as perguntas mais frequentes sobre a Prova Paulista?". SEDUC-SP (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  2. ^ a b "Governo de SP começa a aplicar 'Prova Paulista' para avaliar aprendizado na rede estadual". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-06-17. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  3. ^ "Prova Paulista - 1º Bimestre de 2024" (PDF). SEDUC-SP (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  4. ^ "Prova Paulista – 1º. Bimestre de 2023". Education Directory – Region of Bauru. 2023-03-04. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  5. ^ "Prova Paulista começa a ser aplicada para estudantes dos 6º e 7º anos". SEDUC-SP (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2024-10-05.