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A multiple-choice test of active vocabulary knowledge
Vocabulary Learning and Instruction, 2012 Most researchers distinguish between receptive (passive) and productive (active) word knowledge. Most vocabulary tests employed in second language acquisition (SLA), such as the Vocabulary Levels Test (VLT) and Vocabulary Size Test (VST), test receptive
Jeffrey Stewart
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State of the art review : language testing and assessment (part two). [PDF]
, 2002 In Part 1 of this two-part review article (Alderson & Banerjee, 2001), we first addressed issues of washback, ethics, politics and standards. After a discussion of trends in testing on a national level and in testing for specific purposes, we surveyed ...
Alderson, J. Charles, Banerjee, Jayanti
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The use of ICT in the assessment of modern languages: the English context and European viewpoints [PDF]
, 2007 The ever increasing explosion of highly attractive multimedia resources on offer has boosted the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in the teaching and learning of modern languages.
Aitchison J. +12 more
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Fairness and Ethics in Multiple Choice (MC) Scoring: An Empirical Study
Journal of Language and Education, 2019 One among the main concerns of language testers in the design and implementation of tests is selecting the method of scoring for the tool used to perform the evaluation.
George S. Ypsilandis, Anna Mouti
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Validity and Classroom Language Testing: A Practical Approach
Colombian Applied Linguistics Journal, 2020 Validity and validation are common in large-scale language testing. These topics are fundamental because they help stakeholders in testing systems make accurate interpretations of individuals’ language ability and related ensuing decisions.
Frank D. Giraldo
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Modeling Input Factors in Second Language Acquisition of the English Article Construction
Frontiers in Psychology, 2021 Based on the Competition Model, the current study investigated how cue availability and cue reliability as two important input factors influenced second language (L2) learners' cue learning of the English article construction.
Helen Zhao, Jason Fan
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Per Linguam : A Journal of Language Learning, 2006 This article takes an interest in language testing where the tests are set to serve two purposes: (i) to decide whether the test taker is sufficiently proficient in the language of learning at a higher education institution to advise admission to a study
Anthonissen, Christine
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Gallery Walk+Peer Talk in Language Testing and Assessment: Students’ Perspectives
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching, 2020 A useful conceptual understanding of ZPD can benefit the students from having talks with others in increasing their capability of knowing something. This idea of social constructivism underpins the need for opportunities for collaboration and support ...
Sri Sarwanti
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Proficiency Testing and Language Teaching: Russian and Polish [PDF]
Journal of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages, 2008 This paper explores the potential application of proficiency testing in U.S. colleges and universities. Specific consideration is giv-en to: the Oral Proficiency Interview, based on ILR or ACTFL guidelines, administered on a large scale at the Defense ...
Rimma Garn
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Aligning EAP teaching, learning, and assessment: A case study from Taiwan
International Journal of English for Academic PurposesIn 2021, Taiwan’s Ministry of Education launched the Programme on Bilingual Education for Students in College (BEST Programme) to enhance students’ English for Academic Purposes (EAP) skills and expand English Medium Instruction (EMI).
Anita Chun-Wen Lin +2 more
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