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Isbell, Dan; Winke, Paula – Language Testing, 2019
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) oral proficiency interview -- computer (OPIc) testing system represents an ambitious effort in language assessment: Assessing oral proficiency in over a dozen languages, on the same scale, from virtually anywhere at any time. Especially for users in contexts where multiple foreign…
Descriptors: Oral Language, Language Tests, Language Proficiency, Second Language Learning
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Harasym, P. H.; And Others – Evaluation and the Health Professions, 1980
Coded, as opposed to free response items, in a multiple choice physiology test had a cueing effect which raised students' scores, especially for lower achievers. Reliability of coded items was also lower. Item format and scoring method had an effect on test results. (GDC)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Comparative Testing, Cues, Higher Education