External assessment and Mathematics teaching: impacts of Spaece on curriculum practices in Ceará, Brazil

The study investigated the impact of external assessments, focusing on the Permanent Basic Education Assessment System of Ceará. The objective was to analyze how these assessments influence curriculum practices and student performance, especially in Mathematics teaching. Using a qualitative approach, the study involved mapping ten academic works selected from the Capes database of theses and dissertations. The works analyzed address the use of educational technologies, pedagogical strategies, and the application of statistical models in external assessments. The results indicate that these assessments significantly affect curriculum organization and the methodologies adopted by teachers. The conclusion is that it is essential to use assessments in a balanced manner, prioritizing diagnosis and pedagogical intervention.