Measurement and Evaluation in Post-Secondary ESL
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ACTFL Proficiency Guideline
advanced ESL assessment techniques
Analytic Scoring Rubrics
applied linguistics
assessment
Authentic Assessment Tasks
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Classifying Testing Procedures
classroom language testing
comprehension
Criterion Reference Testing
educational
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ESL Writing
Experienced ESL Teacher
Extended Response Tasks
Grammar Tests
Higher Percentile Ranks
holistic rubrics
Impromptu Writing
Instructional Rubrics
language
Language Testing
oral proficiency scoring
Percentile Ranks
Post-Secondary ESL
Preparing English Language Learners
Raw Score
reading
reading comprehension evaluation
Reliability Coefficient
rubrics
scoring
SEM
service
Short Answer Items
SPSS for language assessment
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tasks
testing
TOEFL iBT
True False Tests
Vice Versa
Word Forms
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- ISBN 9780805861266
- Weight: 226g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 08 Sep 2010
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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Practical and concise, this introductory text for language teaching professionals is a guide to ESL assessment and to fulfilling the testing component of TESOL programs in the U.S. and around the world. Covering the fundamental descriptive and quantitative facets of effective language testing, it explicates key technical aspects in an accessible, non-technical manner. Each chapter includes relevant practical examples and is augmented by a partnered project that provides practical opportunities for readers to apply the concepts presented in real testing situations.
Measurement and Evaluation in Post-Secondary ESL:
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- Discusses effective methods of evaluating the language proficiency of college-bound English language learners in various skills areas such as reading, oral proficiency, and writing
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- Takes a fresh look at accepted assessment concepts and issues such as validity and reliability, construct definition, authenticity, washback, reliable scoring, rater training, holistic and analytic rubrics, standardized tests, and statistical concepts
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- Places special emphasis on innovative methods and alternative forms of assessment, such as self and portfolio assessment, as an adjunct to traditional methods
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- Reviews the changes in the new internet-based Test of English a Second Language launched in 2005
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- Addresses the role and responsibilities of assessors
Glayol Ekbatani is Associate Professor in the Department of Language and Literature, St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY.
