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Download full textChing-Ni Hsieh – ETS Research Report Series, 2023
Research in validity suggests that stakeholders' interpretation and use of test results should be an aspect of validity. Claims about the meaningfulness of test score interpretations and consequences of test use should be backed by evidence that stakeholders understand the definition of the construct assessed and the score report information. The…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Language Proficiency, English (Second Language), Language Tests
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Language Services Branch. – 1995
This evaluation package contains two model tests, one for the Alberta (Canada) French 20 course (intermediate 4/5) and one for French 30 (intermediate 5/6). The tests were designed for holistic evaluation of high school students' language performance based on an experiential/communicative approach. They allow teachers to obtain a sampling of…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, French
Peer reviewedGutierrez, John – Hispania, 1987
Advises the secondary school teacher lacking special training how to use the ACFL Guidelines to test for oral proficiency in the classroom. Sample situation cards and a sample grading sheet are included. (LMO)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Communicative Competence (Languages), Evaluation Criteria, High School Students
Valdman, Albert, Ed. – 1987
The proceedings of a two and one-half day symposium concerning the assessment of functional language ability through the oral interview process included the following papers: "The FSI/ILR/ACTFL Proficiency Scales and Testing Techniques: Development, Current Status, and Need Research" (John L. D. Clark, Ray T. Clifford); "The ACTFL…
Descriptors: Certification, Communicative Competence (Languages), Evaluation Criteria, Grammar
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Elementary and Secondary Testing Programs. – 1989
This manual contains the general information on Regents Examinations, Regents Competency tests, occupational education proficiency examinations, and second language proficiency examinations, as well as the regulations and procedures for ordering, administering, and rating these examinations. The Regents Examinations are achievement tests based on…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Graduation Requirements, High Schools, Language Tests
Farnham, Nicholas; And Others – 1982
Consisting of four papers, this study examines university entrance examinations in France, Great Britain, and West Germany and compares them to similar tests in the United States on the basis of three subjects: world history, language study, and biology. The first paper, "The Relationship of the Examinations to the Secondary School Age…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Advanced Placement Programs, Biology, College Entrance Examinations
