| Prova Paulista | |
| Type: | Digital bimonthly exam |
| Test Admin: | São Paulo State Department of Education (SEDUC-SP) |
| Skills Tested: | Portuguese Language, Mathematics, Human Sciences, Natural Sciences, English Language, Financial Education and Formation Itinerary |
| Purpose: | Evaluate the performance of students in the São Paulo state network based on the knowledge acquired over the two months |
| Year Started: | March 28, 2023 |
| Duration: | 2 days |
| Score Range: | It varies from 30 to 45 per test, depending on the level of education |
| Language: | Portuguese (original) and English (interface only) |
| Regions: | Brazil (São Paulo) |
Prova Paulista (Paulista Exam) is a platform of the São Paulo Media Center (CMSP) and 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 succeeded the Assessment of Learning in Process (AAP). The Prova Paulista is held every scholar term (bimester), corresponding to the four-term academic calendar used by state schools.[1] [2]
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:
Day 2:
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]
The overall score is determined by the total number of correctly answered questions.
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]