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Peer reviewedSireci, Stephen G.; Allalouf, Avi – Language Testing, 2003
Describes a statistical method for evaluating the translation equivalence of language test items that are scored dichotomously. Provides an illustration of the method to a portion of the verbal subtest of the Psychometric Entrance Test, which is a large-scale postsecondary admissions test used in Israel. (VWL)
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Foreign Countries, Language Tests, Second Language Learning
Peer reviewedShohamy, Elana; And Others – Language Testing, 1996
Investigates the long-term effects of two national language tests in Israel, one in Arabic as a second language and one in English as a foreign language. The study employed questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis from teachers, students and language inspectors. Findings reveal that washback varies over time, owing to factors such as the…
Descriptors: Arabic, Context Effect, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
