| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Cambridge professional learning |
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Cambridge professional learning
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| Contents |
Testing, teaching and society : the language tester's responsibilities -- Testing as problem solving : an overview of the book -- Kinds of tests and testing -- Validity -- Reliability -- Achieving positive backwash -- Stages of test development -- Common test techniques -- Testing writing -- Testing speaking -- Testing reading -- Testing listening -- Testing grammar and vocabulary -- Testing overall ability -- Tests for young learners -- Beyond testing : other means of assessment -- New technology and language testing -- Test administration -- The statistical analysis of test data |
| Summary |
This book provides an accessible guide to concepts in language testing and the testing of specific skills and systems. It combines theory and practical recommendations to help teachers understand the principles of testing and how they can be applied, supporting them to write better tests. The third edition has been extensively revised and updated to reflect recent developments in the field, while retaining the straightforward approach that made the earlier editions essential reading for trainee and experienced teachers alike. It features new content on technology, including computer adaptive testing and the use of automated scoring for all skills. It also includes an extended discussion of language testers' responsibilities, new chapters on non-testing methods of assessment and a checklist to help teachers choose tests |
| Notes |
Previous edition: 2003 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Language and languages -- Ability testing.
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Language and languages -- Study and teaching.
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Language teachers -- Training of
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Language Tests
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Language and languages -- Ability testing.
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Language and languages -- Study and teaching.
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Language teachers -- Training of.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781009024723 |
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1009024728 |
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