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International Graduate Students’ Perspectives on High-Stakes English Tests and the Language Demands of Higher Education

Language and Literacy: A Canadian Educational e-journal, 2019
The internationalization of higher education in Canada has given rise to the increased use of standardized English language proficiency tests as gatekeeping measures in university admission policies.
Shakina Rajendram, Elizabeth Larson, Jeanne Sinclair   +2 more
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Washback of the performance-based test of reading for EFL learners

Edulite: Journal of English Education, Literature, and Culture, 2020
The effect of tests on the teaching and learning, generally known as washback, has been recognized by scholars for a long time. However, studies on washback are usually addressed for high-stakes testing. This study investigates the washback effect of low-
Wiyaka Wiyaka
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Identifying gene expression signatures for risk stratification of postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy in colorectal cancer

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
A novel signature integrating genome‐wide analysis with clinical factors predicts recurrence in stage II colorectal cancer and enables a new risk stratification to guide postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy. Clinical risk stratification for postoperative recurrence in patients with pathological stage II (pStage II) colorectal cancer (CRC) is essential ...
Mayuko Otomo, Keisuke Okuno, Shuichi Watanabe, Sakiko Oba, Hiroyasu Kagawa, Masanori Tokunaga, Daisuke Ban, Yusuke Kinugasa   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Political Legacy of School Accountability Systems

Education Policy Analysis Archives, 1998
The recent battle reported from Washington about proposed national testing program does not tell the most important political story about high stakes tests.
Sherman Dorn
doaj  

Prognostic Impact of European LeukemiaNet Genetic Risk Stratification System in Adult Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of ELN2017 in predicting survival outcomes and to assess the impact of clinical and molecular factors such as age, FLT3 and NPM1 mutations, and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo‐HSCT).
Mobina Shrestha, Bishwas Mandal, Vishal Mandal, Asis Shrestha, Amir Babu Shrestha   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

When testing stakes are no longer high: impact on the Chinese College English learners and their learning

Language Testing in Asia, 2020
It is now a consensus that high-stakes testing exerts powerful impact in controlling curriculum and pedagogy, and shaping students’ learning. The power of testing is especially strong in contexts where testing culture prevails.
Qiuxian Chen, Chenxian Hao, Yangyu Xiao
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Risk Prediction Models for Recurrence After Curative Treatment of Early‐Stage or Locally Advanced Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
This systematic review synthesizes prognostic models for survival and recurrence in resected non‐small cell lung cancer. While many models demonstrate moderate to good discrimination, few are externally validated and reporting quality is variable, limiting clinical applicability and highlighting the need for robust, transparent model development ...
Evangeline Samuel, S. Tissera, E. Paul, J. Zalcberg, R. G. Stirling   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Do Applicant Reactions to Gamified Cognitive Ability Tests Differ Between High- Versus Low-Stakes Settings?

Journal of Intelligence
Although cognitive ability tests are among the best predictors of job and training performance, their acceptance among applicants is limited. However, with the current talent shortage, applicant reactions to assessments have become increasingly important.
Marie L. Ohlms, Klaus G. Melchers
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Intelligent Tutoring Systems for Adult Learning in STEM Disciplines

New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) are reshaping adult learning in STEM by providing adaptive, data‐driven instruction across classrooms, workplaces, and informal environments. In the context of ITS, this article compares generative AI, which creates personalized explanations and practice materials, with explainable AI, which focuses on ...
Jill Zarestky, Amanda R. Lager Gleason
wiley   +1 more source

Use of Linguistic Complexity in Writing Among Chinese EFL Learners in High-Stakes Tests: Insights From a Corpus of TOEFL iBT. [PDF]

Front Psychol, 2021
Qian L, Cheng Y, Zhao Y.
europepmc   +1 more source