Language test construction and evaluation
Alderson, J. Charles. ;
Language test construction and evaluation - Cambridge [England] ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 1995. - 310 p. : illustrations ;
Included Bibliography, Index.
1. Origins and overview --
2. Test specifications --
3. Item writing and moderation --
4. Pretesting and analysis --
5. The training of examiners and administrators --
6. Monitoring examiner reliability --
7. Reporting scores and setting pass marks --
9. Post-test reports --
10. Developing and improving tests --
11. Standards in language testing : the state of the art.
Language Test Construction and Evaluation describes the process of language test construction clearly and comprehensively. Each chapter deals with one stage of the test construction process; from drafting initial test specifications, to reporting test scores, test validation and washback. In addition, current practice in the examining of English as a Foreign Language by different examining boards is reviewed in order to compare testing principles with present test practice. The focus is on the practical: it does not assume a statistical background but explains and demystifies the procedures and concepts that are relevant to the construction and evaluation of language tests. Language Test Construction and Evaluation will provide an invaluable reference for anyone who wishes to understand how language tests are, and should be, constructed.
0521478294 (hardback) 9780521478298 0521472555 (pbk.) 9780521472555
Language and languages
Language and languages -- Ability testing.
428.24076 / ALD
Language test construction and evaluation - Cambridge [England] ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 1995. - 310 p. : illustrations ;
Included Bibliography, Index.
1. Origins and overview --
2. Test specifications --
3. Item writing and moderation --
4. Pretesting and analysis --
5. The training of examiners and administrators --
6. Monitoring examiner reliability --
7. Reporting scores and setting pass marks --
9. Post-test reports --
10. Developing and improving tests --
11. Standards in language testing : the state of the art.
Language Test Construction and Evaluation describes the process of language test construction clearly and comprehensively. Each chapter deals with one stage of the test construction process; from drafting initial test specifications, to reporting test scores, test validation and washback. In addition, current practice in the examining of English as a Foreign Language by different examining boards is reviewed in order to compare testing principles with present test practice. The focus is on the practical: it does not assume a statistical background but explains and demystifies the procedures and concepts that are relevant to the construction and evaluation of language tests. Language Test Construction and Evaluation will provide an invaluable reference for anyone who wishes to understand how language tests are, and should be, constructed.
0521478294 (hardback) 9780521478298 0521472555 (pbk.) 9780521472555
Language and languages
Language and languages -- Ability testing.
428.24076 / ALD