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Download full textSalmani-Nodoushan, Mohammad Ali – Journal on Educational Psychology, 2009
A good test is one that has at least three qualities: reliability, or the precision with which a test measures what it is supposed to measure; validity, i.e., if the test really measures what it is supposed to measure, and practicality, or if the test, no matter how sound theoretically, is practicable in reality. These are the sine qua non for any…
Descriptors: Generalizability Theory, Testing, Language Tests, Item Response Theory
Salmani-Nodoushan, Mohammad Ali – Online Submission, 2009
A good test is one that has at least three qualities: reliability, or the precision with which a test measures what it is supposed to measure; validity, i.e., if the test really measures what it is supposed to measure; and practicality, or if the test, no matter how sound theoretically, is practicable in reality. These are the sine qua non for…
Descriptors: Generalizability Theory, Testing, Language Tests, Item Response Theory
Direct linkAbbott, Marilyn L. – Language Testing, 2007
In this article, I describe a practical application of the Roussos and Stout (1996) multidimensional analysis framework for interpreting group performance differences on an ESL reading proficiency test. Although a variety of statistical methods have been developed for flagging test items that function differentially for equal ability examinees…
Descriptors: Test Bias, Test Items, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
El-Banna, Adel Ibrahim – 1993
The development and validation of a test of English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) proficiency are described. The measure is a multiple-choice test based on translation of a literary text from English to Arabic and vice versa. Intended for rapid student placement, it is seen as overcoming most of the defects inherent in traditional translation tests.…
Descriptors: Arabic, College Freshmen, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedConiam, David – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1997
Describes a computer program that takes multiple-choice cloze passages and compiles them into proofreading exercises. Results reveal that such a computerized test type can be used to accurately measure the proficiency of students of English as a Second Language in Hong Kong. (14 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing
Peer reviewedElder, Catherine – Language Learning, 1996
Considers the validity of applying common assessment instruments and scales to assess the language skills of Australian school-age language learners from different first-language backgrounds. Findings reveal a strong relationship between home exposure to the language and the level of performance on the listening and reading components of the…
Descriptors: Chinese, Cultural Influences, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
