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Estaji, Masoomeh; Banitalebi, Zahra – International Journal of Testing, 2023
This study used Latent Growth Curve Modeling (LGCM) to examine the overtime patterns of the score and test-taking strategy changes in an international high-stakes standardized proficiency test. To this end, the test records of 178 Iranian IELTS repeaters were analyzed, using close- and open-ended questionnaires to measure test scores as a function…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Language Tests, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language)
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Ramirez, Anely; Koljatic, Mladen; Silva, Monica – International Journal of Testing, 2020
The study addresses the association between coaching practices and university admission test performance in Chile. Estimates of coaching effects are reported for test-takers from the private and public school systems. Our results indicate that coaching is associated with variations in test scores. The estimated magnitude of coaching appears to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Entrance Examinations, Test Preparation, Coaching (Performance)