Curricular alignment

Align demonstrated competencies with Portugal's National Curriculum.

Curricular alignment is integral to the assessment methodology, not an interpretive layer added after testing.

Portugal's curricular context

From official references to interpretable evidence.

The Alinha Placement Tool uses the relevant Aprendizagens Essenciais as the primary curricular structure for interpreting demonstrated attainment. The Perfil dos Alunos à Saída da Escolaridade Obrigatória provides the broader context for principles, values, and areas of competence.

Aprendizagens EssenciaisYear and subject expectations used to structure curricular alignment.

Perfil dos AlunosBroader educational context for interpreting demonstrated competence.

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Alignment from item to conclusion

Assessment item

Each item is associated with the competency and curricular expectation it is intended to evaluate.

Demonstrated evidence

Responses contribute evidence concerning attainment within the associated competency area.

Curricular alignment

Evidence is interpreted against the relevant Aprendizagens Essenciais rather than against an isolated score threshold.

Placement interpretation

The resulting competency profile supports professional consideration of placement and educational progression.

Official source transparency

AlinhaPT identifies the curricular references used by the assessment so evaluators can verify alignment and families can understand the educational context of reported conclusions.

Curricular alignment does not constitute an official placement decision. Schools and authorized professionals retain responsibility for statutory placement, equivalence, enrollment, and educational decisions.