An investigation into the comparability of two tests of English as a foreign language / Lyle F. Bachman ... [and others] ; with an introduction by Bernard Spolsky
Introduction: A not-too-special relationship -- Chapter 1 Overview of the study -- Chapter 2 Study procedures and sample characteristics -- Chapter 3 Reliability of the two test batteries -- Chapter 4 Comparability of abilities measured -- Chapter 5 Effect of test preparation on test performance -- Chapter 6 Interchangeability of FCE and ETS test scores -- Chapter 7 Test content analysis -- Chapter 8 Implications and recommendations
Summary
"This book documents a major study, which compares the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) with the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and investigates similarities in test content, candidature and use." "While these tests were designed to measure many of the same abilities, they represent radically different approaches to language test development, reflecting deeper differences between educational measurement traditions in the US and UK." "The thorough investigation of the fundamental characteristics and operational utility of two of the most widely used English tests for foreign students makes this study a valuable contribution to language testing research."--BOOK JACKET
