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Peer reviewedDunkel, Patricia – Language Learning & Technology, 1999
Describes what a computer-adaptive test (CAT) is, examines its roots, and points out some of the challenges this approach to assessment presents. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
Peer reviewedRekhart, Deborah; Dunkel, Patricia – Applied Language Learning, 1992
The speech of a sample of Chinese and Korean nonnative speakers of English (n=30) was evaluated by raters of the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit (SPEAK) for a degree of fluency and by a computerized silent-pause-detection program. (35 references) (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, English (Second Language), Foreign Students, Graduate Students
Peer reviewedDunkel, Patricia – Modern Language Journal, 1991
The early stages of development of a prototype test of listening comprehension for English-as-a-Second-Language are described, including objective setting, hardware and software considerations for speech storage and generation, general structure, student attitudes in initial field testing, and needed additional research. Proper creation and use of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, English (Second Language), French
