Um estudo sobre a política e o material de divulgação de resultados da Prova Brasil

Abstract

This essay aims to analyze the policy and publishing material of Prova Brasil results, in order to improve the strategies and dissemination of them. The argument is that they are not used properly and effectively by education professionals. The research methods used were: document analysis, bibliographical research, semi-structured interviews and questionnaires. The investigation shows the context of the beginning of large-scale assessment programs in Brazil, which started with National Assessment of Basic Education (Saeb). In addition, it describes how this system works, its creation and redevelopment, resulting in Prova Brasil incorporation. The following topics are also covered: the reference test matrix, subjects evaluated, phases of the policy and the areas responsible for its development. It focuses on the analysis of the process and the material used for data dissemination, bringing up information about the model. This analysis was verified by a questionnaire answered by evaluation of education managers from different Brazilian states. The research results show that, although the material appreciation and its dissemination model are mostly positive, some changes must be suggested with the aim of improving and understanding data use. Finally, other changes are suggested for the dissemination of Prova Brasil results (brochures and charts, day “D” creation) and the material itself (explaining video and a magazine), which may contribute to the understanding and use of those elements by education professionals.