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Proficiency Testing and Language Teaching: Russian and Polish [PDF]
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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This study is about the development and validation process of the Computerized Oral Proficiency Test of English as a Foreign Language (COPTEFL). The test aims at assessing the speaking proficiency levels of students in Anadolu University School of ...
Belgin Aydın, Cemre Isler
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Topic and background knowledge effects on performance in speaking assessment [PDF]
This study explores the extent to which topic and background knowledge of topic affect spoken performance in a high-stakes speaking test. It is argued that evidence of a substantial influence may introduce construct-irrelevant variance and undermine ...
Khabbazbashi, Nahal
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Testing L2 Talk: A Review of Empirical Studies on Second-Language Oral Proficiency Testing
In this review article, empirical studies published from 2004 through 2014 on second-language (L2) oral proficiency testing are analyzed, with a specific focus on discourse and social interaction in such tests.
Erica Sandlund +2 more
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This article provides insights into qualification testing, interlaboratory comparative testing, and qualification testing programs in testing laboratories that analyze the safety of meat and meat products.
L. K. Baybolova +2 more
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Validation Studies and Proficiency Testing [PDF]
Abstract Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) entered the European food market in 1996. Current legislation demands the labeling of food products if they contain <1% GMO, as assessed for each ingredient of the product. To create confidence in the testing methods and to complement enforcement requirements, there is an urgent need ...
Elke, Ankilam +4 more
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Exploring the diagnostic accuracy of the KidFit screening tool for identifying children with health and motor performance-related fitness impairments: A feasibility study [PDF]
Child obesity is associated with poor health and reduced motor skills. This study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of the KidFit Screening Tool for identifying children with overweight/obesity, reduced motor skills and reduced cardiorespiratory ...
Hing, Wayne +2 more
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Language testing is a field of study related to the assessment of one's proficiency in the mastery of language that includes 4 (four) basic competencies such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Abdullah, Machalla Megaiab
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Basic calculation proficiency and mathematics achievement in elementary school children [PDF]
The relation between skill in simple addition and subtraction and more general math achievement in elementary school is well established but not understood.
Cole-Fletcher, Rachel +5 more
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ABSTRACT We sought to identify potential early risk biomarkers for lung disease in children post‐allogeneic HCT. Patients with pulmonary function tests 3 months post‐transplant and plasma samples between days 7 and 14 post‐HCT were included. Six of 27 subjects enrolled had reduced forced expiratory volume 1 (FEV1) z scores.
Isabella S. Small +3 more
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