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| Comparative Analysis | 1 |
| Definitions | 1 |
| Evaluation Methods | 1 |
| Guidelines | 1 |
| Language Proficiency | 1 |
| Language Skills | 1 |
| Language Tests | 1 |
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| Applied Language Learning | 1 |
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| Child, James | 1 |
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Peer reviewedChild, James; And Others – Applied Language Learning, 1993
Working definitions of proficiency and performance in language testing are established, and their role in multidimensional testing is examined. The discussion also covers the relationship between proficiency and performance, a comparison of both types of tests, and performance test scoring dilemmas. (Contains 17 references.) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Definitions, Evaluation Methods, Guidelines


