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Coniam, David; Lee, Tony; Lampropoulou, Leda – English Language Teaching, 2021
This article explores the issue of identifying guessers -- with a specific focus on multiple-choice tests. Guessing has long been considered a problem due to the fact that it compromises validity. A test taker scoring higher than they should through guessing does not provide a picture of their actual ability. After an initial description of issues…
Descriptors: Language Tests, Guessing (Tests), English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
Sridhanyarat, Kietnawin; Pathong, Supakarn; Suranakkharin, Todsapon; Ammaralikit, Amornrat – English Language Teaching, 2021
This study aimed at developing the Silpakorn Test of English Proficiency (STEP), in alignment with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), and in accordance with the theoretical framework established by Alderson et al. (2006). Four major steps were involved in the test construction. First, English language lecturers who…
Descriptors: Language Tests, Language Proficiency, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Badawi, Mohamed Farrag Ahmed – English Language Teaching, 2019
The study attempted to investigate the effect of explicit morphology instruction (EMI) on developing secondary school students' EFL morphological awareness and reading comprehension. The explicit morphology instruction targeted two morphological skills namely, inflectional and derivational skills. The study used a pre-posttest experimental and…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Morphology (Languages), Teaching Methods, English (Second Language)
Pangaribuan, Tagor; Haddina, Elisa; Manik, Sondang – English Language Teaching, 2018
This research deals with the students' error in using conjunction (because, since, as, in case) in the sentences. Conjunction is very important for the learners to develop a skill in grammar. And grammar is the most important part of language for anyone. Should be first understood before being able to construct sentences, rules based on the…
Descriptors: Error Analysis (Language), Sentences, Sentence Structure, Form Classes (Languages)
Li, Xuelian – English Language Teaching, 2019
Based on the articles written by mainland Chinese scholars published in the most influential Chinese and international journals, the present article analyzed the language testing research, compared the tendencies of seven categories between 2000-2009 and 2010-2019, and put forward future research directions by referring to international hot…
Descriptors: Language Tests, Testing, Educational History, Futures (of Society)
Al-Adawi, Sharifa S. A.; Al-Balushi, Aaisha A. K. – English Language Teaching, 2016
An English placement test (PT) is an essential component of any foundation program. It helps place students into their suitable language proficiency level so that they do not spend time learning materials below or above their levels. It also helps teachers to prepare teaching materials to students of similar levels (Brown, 2004; Illinois, 2012).…
Descriptors: Content Validity, Test Validity, Language Tests, Computer Assisted Testing
Al Hajri, Fatma – English Language Teaching, 2014
Proficiency in English language and how it is measured have become central issues in higher education research as the English language is increasingly used as a medium of instruction and a criterion for admission to education. This study evaluated the English language assessment in the foundation Programme at the Colleges of Applied sciences in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Programs, Thematic Approach, Language Proficiency
Ghafournia, Narjes; Afghari, Akbar – English Language Teaching, 2013
The study scrutinized the probable interaction between using cognitive test-taking strategies, reading proficiency, and reading comprehension test performance of Iranian postgraduate students, who studied English as a foreign language. The study also probed the extent to which the participants' test performance was related to the use of certain…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Reading Comprehension, Reading Tests, English (Second Language)
Siddiek, Ahmed Gumaa – English Language Teaching, 2010
Examinations--among other things--are tools of quality control by which we can measure the attainment of the national educational goals. High-quality examinations are means of evaluation that can help teachers modify their teaching techniques, as well as helping learners adjust their learning strategies. Examinations are also benchmarks that can…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Certification, Questionnaires, Test Validity
Huang, Harry J. – English Language Teaching, 2008
No published studies have sufficiently focused on essay topic writability from the perspective of college writers of the new millennium including native English speakers and ESL speakers. In this study, 500 college writers in Metro Toronto in Canada were interviewed to uncover if they found some essay topics easier than other topics. The results…
Descriptors: Essays, Writing (Composition), Statistical Analysis, English (Second Language)