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Vironkielisten osallistujien kielitaito Yleisten kielitutkintojen suomen kielen testissä

open access: yesLähivõrdlusi, 2021
Tarkastelemme tässä artikkelissa vironkielisten suomen oppijoiden osallistumista Suomen kansallisen kielitestin, Yleisten kielitutkintojen, keskitason tutkintoon ja heidän kielitaitoprofiiliaan tutkintotulosten valossa.
Mari Honko, Sari Ahola, Tuija Hirvelä
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A comparative study of National Senior Certificate summative assessments of poetry for four South African official languages at Home Language proficiency

open access: yesSouthern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, 2023
Over the centuries, summative assessment has entrenched itself as a powerful socio-political and educational tool for determining success, or a lack thereof, and is thus critical for shaping a learner’s life. This was particularly prevalent during the apartheid era in South Africa when racially differentiated curricula were crafted.
Moodley, Visvaganthie, Coetse, Adriaan
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Vierasta korostusta on niin vähän, että arvaan viro – Yleisten kielitutkintojen suomen kielen arvioijien käsityksiä suomenruotsalaisten puhumasta suomesta

open access: yesLähivõrdlusi, 2022
Artikkelissa tarkastelemme Yleisten kielitutkintojen suomen kielen arvioijien (N = 44) käsityksiä suomenruotsalaisten puhujien (N = 9) oletetusta ensikielestä.
Sari Ohranen, Sari Ahola
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‘Broken Finnish’ : Speaker L1 and its recognition affecting rating in National Certificates of Language Proficiency test in Finnish

open access: yesCollated papers for the ALTE International Conference, 2021
As many European countries have language proficiency requirements for obtaining citizenship, language testing is a possible source of social inequality. The ‘Broken Finnish’ project has been set up to ensure test fairness by addressing the proficiency rating in the National Certificates of Language Proficiency (NCLP) test for Finnish in Finland, with a
Halonen Mia, Ahola Sari
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Mathematical literacy examination items and student errors: An analysis of English Second Language students’ responses

open access: yesPer Linguam : A Journal of Language Learning, 2012
Mathematical literacy is a real-world practical attribute yet students write a high-stakes examination in order to pass the subject Mathematical Literacy in the National Certificates (Vocational) (NC(V)). In these examinations, all sources of information
Vale, Pamela   +2 more
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One Framework to unite them all? Use of the CEFR in European university entrance policies [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Fifteen years after its publication, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is a commonly used document in language tests and policies across Europe.
Carlsen, Cecilie Hamnes   +3 more
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English Proficiency of Students at Politeknik Negeri Balikpapan Based on TOEIC [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
English language proficiency is generally measured by English competency scores such as TOEFL and TOEIC. To be able to apply the right learning patterns for students of Politeknik Negeri Balikpapan (Poltekba) for the purpose of mastering the TOEIC, an ...
Damayanti, L. (Lilik), Gafur, A. (Abdul)
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University entrance language tests : a matter of justice [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
University entrance language tests are often administered under the assumption that even if language proficiency does not determine academic success, a certain proficiency level is still required.
Deygers, Bart   +2 more
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Missing in Action: Job-Driven Educational Pathways for Unauthorized Youth and Adults [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Policymakers in Washington, DC, and in the states have put forward proposals to make it easier for immigrants to fully contribute to the economy. Most federal immigration policy proposals -- whether administrative or congressional -- require immigrant ...
Amanda Bergson-Shilcock, Rachel Unruh
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Strengthening State Adult Education Policies for Low-Skilled Workers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Describes the federally funded state-run adult education system, and discusses options for improving program quality, such as promoting transitions to postsecondary education, raising the intensity and quality of instruction, and increasing ...
Amy-Ellen Duke, Evelyn Ganzglass
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