The Whole Is More than the Sum of the Parts: Evaluation Criteria in Oral Tests.

Walker, Carolyn R.

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ERIC Number: EJ282826

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Publication Date: 1983

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The Whole Is More than the Sum of the Parts: Evaluation Criteria in Oral Tests.

Walker, Carolyn R.

British Journal of Language Teaching, v21 n1 p41-44 Spr 1983

Experience and research on the appropriateness and reliability of various criteria used in oral language tests are discussed. It is concluded that global marking schemes, which are less detailed, may enable the scorer to better evaluate communicative effectiveness, which includes both linguistic and paralinguistic factors. (MSE)

Descriptors: Connected Discourse, Evaluation Criteria, Language Fluency, Language Proficiency, Language Tests, Listening Comprehension, Pronunciation, Second Language Instruction, Speech Skills, Speech Tests, Student Evaluation, Test Reliability, Test Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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