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Why Multiple Choice Language Tests Still Are

Peer reviewed

Hirvonen, P. A. – System, 1977

Defends the use of multiple-choice language tests against Pickering's criticism in a previous issue of this journal. (CHK)

Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Language Instruction, Language Tests, Multiple Choice Tests

Reliability and Validity of the Second Level English Proficiency Tests.

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Stansfield, Charles – System, 1984

Describes the development of the Secondary Level English Proficiency (SLEP) Test specifications and the performance of each item type during administration of the test in other countries. Innovative formats such as multiple-choice cloze and multiple-choice dictation are discussed and described. In addition, the findings of a validity study…

Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, Comparative Analysis, Dictation, English (Second Language)