Language tests are closely concerned with teaching and learning. There are various ways to test student's foreign language level in light of different aspects. This paper mainly focuses on some key points in const...Language tests are closely concerned with teaching and learning. There are various ways to test student's foreign language level in light of different aspects. This paper mainly focuses on some key points in constructing the effective tests.展开更多
Language test is widely used in our daily life for various purposes, while a lot of language tests fail to include listening or speaking for one reason or another. The question that whether this type of test is still ...Language test is widely used in our daily life for various purposes, while a lot of language tests fail to include listening or speaking for one reason or another. The question that whether this type of test is still valid enough to serve test purposes and have a positive washback for English learning has come up.展开更多
With a growing number of foreign language studies on proficiency outcomes,it is imperative to address the challenge of measuring students’proficiency development in a language program where standardized proficiency t...With a growing number of foreign language studies on proficiency outcomes,it is imperative to address the challenge of measuring students’proficiency development in a language program where standardized proficiency testing is not readily available.This article reports administering a Chinese elicited imitation test(EIT)by an instructor to track students’global oral proficiency development in a small language program in a mid-size U.S.public university.The test results from the EIT of second language(L2)Chinese suggest that this tool can provide the instructor with valuable insights into students’oral proficiency.This study also discusses the potential practical value of using this EIT in a language program with limited resources for standardized proficiency assessment.The hope is that this study will encourage language educators who are not already doing so to start using empirical evidence from a valid and reliable proficiency measurement tool to reflect on,improve,and guide their instructional practices.展开更多
This paper presents a survey of OPI of ICAO English test in greater depth.The study of OPI provides a clear orientation to OPI ICAO English test requirements in speaking competences,the CAAC OPI characteristics,ICAO L...This paper presents a survey of OPI of ICAO English test in greater depth.The study of OPI provides a clear orientation to OPI ICAO English test requirements in speaking competences,the CAAC OPI characteristics,ICAO Language Proficiency Rating scales and the assessing principles.The paper also offers some suggestions in the interview which will be no doubt of great help to the candidates.展开更多
A comprehensive overview of standardized testing system for ESL （English as a Second Language） students in U.S kindergarten thru grade 12 public school system is reviewed within the context of basis on federal and s...A comprehensive overview of standardized testing system for ESL （English as a Second Language） students in U.S kindergarten thru grade 12 public school system is reviewed within the context of basis on federal and state laws, as well as instructional basis. Identification process of LEP （Limited English Proficient） students via nomination, testing and testing criteria to be identified as LEP, hence ESL if placed in the program is defined in detail Standardized testing process of these students based on the federal AYP （Adequate Yearly Progress） measures through regular state standardized tests depending on three types of instructional program that LEP student is placed in the school that are Bilingual Education Program, ESL Program, and Two-Way Immersion Dual Language Programs are described. Standardized testing process of these students based on the federal AYP measures through other means if exempted from regular state standardized tests such as LAT （Linguistically Accommodated Testing） and the conditions to be exempted are discussed in detail. Holistically rated English Language Proficiency Assessments that are implemented to fulfill federal AMAOs （Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives） measures are defined briefly. Physical features of LAT test as well as direct and indirect accommodations for LAT reading, mathematics and science tests are defined via the accommodation needed and the type of assistance provided. Lastly, testing criteria to exit LEP status and other issues concerning exiting LEP status are reviewed展开更多
Cloze tests are best characterized as one of integrative tests in language testing and used widely in many kinds of English tests in China at present as they are claimed to be able to indicate overall language profici...Cloze tests are best characterized as one of integrative tests in language testing and used widely in many kinds of English tests in China at present as they are claimed to be able to indicate overall language proficiency validly. The present evaluation clearly shows that cloze testing measures test takers' integrated language competence based on their reading abilities.展开更多
长期以来,语言测试工作者研究的核心是如何提高测试的信度与效度,以客观、精确地测量考生的语言能力。语言测试尤其是大规模高风险语言测试带来的社会影响,很难由改良测试本身来解决。批判语言测试(Critical Language Testing)的提出把...长期以来,语言测试工作者研究的核心是如何提高测试的信度与效度,以客观、精确地测量考生的语言能力。语言测试尤其是大规模高风险语言测试带来的社会影响,很难由改良测试本身来解决。批判语言测试(Critical Language Testing)的提出把语言测试置于更广阔的社会政治语境中,对测试后效(consequences)的反思不再局限于反拨效应(washback),而是重新审视测试中渗透的权力与控制,测试所具有的社会价值、政治功能等。展开更多
文摘Language tests are closely concerned with teaching and learning. There are various ways to test student's foreign language level in light of different aspects. This paper mainly focuses on some key points in constructing the effective tests.
文摘Language test is widely used in our daily life for various purposes, while a lot of language tests fail to include listening or speaking for one reason or another. The question that whether this type of test is still valid enough to serve test purposes and have a positive washback for English learning has come up.
文摘With a growing number of foreign language studies on proficiency outcomes,it is imperative to address the challenge of measuring students’proficiency development in a language program where standardized proficiency testing is not readily available.This article reports administering a Chinese elicited imitation test(EIT)by an instructor to track students’global oral proficiency development in a small language program in a mid-size U.S.public university.The test results from the EIT of second language(L2)Chinese suggest that this tool can provide the instructor with valuable insights into students’oral proficiency.This study also discusses the potential practical value of using this EIT in a language program with limited resources for standardized proficiency assessment.The hope is that this study will encourage language educators who are not already doing so to start using empirical evidence from a valid and reliable proficiency measurement tool to reflect on,improve,and guide their instructional practices.
文摘This paper presents a survey of OPI of ICAO English test in greater depth.The study of OPI provides a clear orientation to OPI ICAO English test requirements in speaking competences,the CAAC OPI characteristics,ICAO Language Proficiency Rating scales and the assessing principles.The paper also offers some suggestions in the interview which will be no doubt of great help to the candidates.
文摘A comprehensive overview of standardized testing system for ESL （English as a Second Language） students in U.S kindergarten thru grade 12 public school system is reviewed within the context of basis on federal and state laws, as well as instructional basis. Identification process of LEP （Limited English Proficient） students via nomination, testing and testing criteria to be identified as LEP, hence ESL if placed in the program is defined in detail Standardized testing process of these students based on the federal AYP （Adequate Yearly Progress） measures through regular state standardized tests depending on three types of instructional program that LEP student is placed in the school that are Bilingual Education Program, ESL Program, and Two-Way Immersion Dual Language Programs are described. Standardized testing process of these students based on the federal AYP measures through other means if exempted from regular state standardized tests such as LAT （Linguistically Accommodated Testing） and the conditions to be exempted are discussed in detail. Holistically rated English Language Proficiency Assessments that are implemented to fulfill federal AMAOs （Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives） measures are defined briefly. Physical features of LAT test as well as direct and indirect accommodations for LAT reading, mathematics and science tests are defined via the accommodation needed and the type of assistance provided. Lastly, testing criteria to exit LEP status and other issues concerning exiting LEP status are reviewed
文摘Cloze tests are best characterized as one of integrative tests in language testing and used widely in many kinds of English tests in China at present as they are claimed to be able to indicate overall language proficiency validly. The present evaluation clearly shows that cloze testing measures test takers' integrated language competence based on their reading abilities.
文摘长期以来,语言测试工作者研究的核心是如何提高测试的信度与效度,以客观、精确地测量考生的语言能力。语言测试尤其是大规模高风险语言测试带来的社会影响,很难由改良测试本身来解决。批判语言测试(Critical Language Testing)的提出把语言测试置于更广阔的社会政治语境中,对测试后效(consequences)的反思不再局限于反拨效应(washback),而是重新审视测试中渗透的权力与控制,测试所具有的社会价值、政治功能等。
