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Alinha Placement Tool

Competency based assessment aligned with Portugal's National Curriculum.

Assess demonstrated competencies. Align evidence with the National Curriculum. Determine the most appropriate educational pathway forward.

Assessment in context

Assessment designed for educational placement

The Alinha Placement Tool evaluates demonstrated competencies when conventional records do not provide enough evidence for a confident placement decision.

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Direct evidenceEvaluate what the learner can demonstrate now.
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Curricular alignmentConnect evidence to the relevant Aprendizagens Essenciais.
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Placement interpretationUse the resulting profile to support appropriate progression.
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AssessEvaluate demonstrated competencies using structured assessment evidence.
AlignRelate evidence to the relevant Aprendizagens Essenciais and National Curriculum expectations.
ProgressIdentify the most appropriate point for continued educational progression.

Evidence remains traceable

Assessment conclusions remain connected to the items, responses, competencies, and curricular references that support them. Families can understand the basis of a result, while evaluators can review the evidence underlying each placement conclusion.

Competency evaluation

Evidence is organized by demonstrated competency rather than reduced to a single composite score.

National Curriculum alignment

Demonstrated attainment is interpreted against the relevant Aprendizagens Essenciais by year and subject.

Question level traceability

Assessment items and response outcomes remain available for instructional interpretation and professional review.

Professional oversight

The tool informs placement decisions while preserving the authority of schools and qualified evaluators.

Designed for learners whose educational history requires interpretation

The methodology is particularly relevant when a learner enters Portugal from another education system, has an unconventional educational record, has experienced interruption in schooling, or requires a clearer demonstration of current attainment before placement.

Review the assessment methodology

Examine how evidence moves from response to competency alignment and placement conclusion.

Methodology →