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Chen, Michelle Y.; Liu, Yan; Zumbo, Bruno D. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 2020
This study introduces a novel differential item functioning (DIF) method based on propensity score matching that tackles two challenges in analyzing performance assessment data, that is, continuous task scores and lack of a reliable internal variable as a proxy for ability or aptitude. The proposed DIF method consists of two main stages. First,…
Descriptors: Probability, Scores, Evaluation Methods, Test Items
Dimova, Slobodanka – Language Teaching Research Quarterly, 2022
Drawing on Glenn Fulcher's extensive work in performance-based language assessment of speaking, this paper explores the assessment of L2 speaking ability in local language testing contexts. For that purpose, I review Fulcher's influential work that highlights the relationship between the speaking construct, the task, the performance, and the…
Descriptors: Language Tests, Speech Communication, Performance Based Assessment, Second Language Learning
Pang, Francine; Skehan, Peter – Modern Language Journal, 2021
This study uses a complexity-accuracy-lexis-fluency (CALF) framework to explore performance on 2 speaking tasks: a narrative picture-based task and an interactive decision-making task. A preliminary aim is to compare performance on the 2 tasks, using a wide range of CALF measures to explore where scores are similar and where they are different.…
Descriptors: Task Analysis, Speech Communication, Second Language Learning, Accuracy
Lin, Chih-Kai – Language Testing, 2017
Sparse-rated data are common in operational performance-based language tests, as an inevitable result of assigning examinee responses to a fraction of available raters. The current study investigates the precision of two generalizability-theory methods (i.e., the rating method and the subdividing method) specifically designed to accommodate the…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Language Tests, Generalizability Theory, Accuracy
National Academies Press, 2020
The United States is formally represented around the world by approximately 14,000 Foreign Service officers and other personnel in the U.S. Department of State. Roughly one-third of them are required to be proficient in the local languages of the countries to which they are posted. To achieve this language proficiency for its staff, the State…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Government Employees, Public Agencies, Language Proficiency
Friginal, Eric – English for Specific Purposes, 2013
This case study discusses the development and use of an oral performance assessment instrument intended to evaluate Filipino agents' customer service transactions with callers from the United States (US). The design and applications of the instrument were based on a longitudinal, qualitative observation of language training and customer service…
Descriptors: Performance Based Assessment, Reliability, Evaluation Methods, Outsourcing
Huang, Shu-Chen – Language Testing, 2011
This study examined two types of classroom assessment events, the more closed convergent assessments (CA) versus the more open-ended divergent assessments (DA), to see if they influence learners differently in terms of motivation and learning strategies. Participants were 105 college freshmen in Taiwan with the same instructor placed under one…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Speech Communication, Self Efficacy, Performance Based Assessment
Kondo, Yusuke – Journal of Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics, 2010
The purposes of this study were to investigate the effects of rater training in an L2 performance assessment and to examine the eligibility of L2 users of English as raters in L2 performance assessment. Rater training was conducted in order for raters to clearly understand the criteria, the evaluation items, and the evaluation procedure. In this…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Eligibility, Performance Based Assessment, Performance Tests
Cox, Troy L.; Davies, Randall S. – CALICO Journal, 2012
This study examined the use of automatic speech recognition (ASR) scored elicited oral response (EOR) tests to assess the speaking ability of English language learners. It also examined the relationship between ASR-scored EOR and other language proficiency measures and the ability of the ASR to rate speakers without bias to gender or native…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Salmani Nodoushan, Mohammad Ali – Online Submission, 2008
Over the past few decades, educators in general, and language teachers in specific, were more inclined towards using testing techniques that resembled real-life language performance. Unlike traditional paper-and-pencil language tests that required test-takers to attempt tests that were based on artificial and contrived language content,…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Portfolio Assessment, Performance Based Assessment, Testing

Shohamy, Elana – Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 1995
Reviews recent trends in performance testing, focusing on different definitions of performance testing; the extent to which performance tests have drawn upon the theoretical discussions of competence and performance; research on performance tests; and future developmental and research questions. (66 references) (MDM)
Descriptors: Definitions, Evaluation Methods, Language Proficiency, Language Tests

Im, Byung-Bin – Journal of Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics, 2000
Points to weaknesses of traditional tests and comments on the theoretical background and necessity of performance assessment. Presents specific information on performance assessment and provides assessment examples. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Applied Linguistics, English (Second Language), Evaluation Methods
Thrond, Mary A. – 1994
The annotated bibliography contains citations of nine references on alternative student assessment methods in second language programs, particularly at the secondary school level. The references include a critique of conventional reading comprehension assessment, a discussion of performance assessment, a proposal for a multi-trait, multi-method…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Annotated Bibliographies, Classroom Environment, Evaluation Methods

Ralph, Edwin – Mosaic: A Journal for Language Teachers, 1994
Supports the idea that second language teachers should "teach the test," provided that such tests meet the criteria of authentic assessment. Authentic assessment focuses on constructivist learning and communicative tasks; the integration of teaching, learning, and assessment; quality and coverage of content; and quality and fairness of standards.…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education
Hewitt, Catherine B.; And Others – 1993
As part of a series of documents on assessment of student learning in various school curriculum areas, this report describes assessment of student learning in the foreign language classroom in South Carolina. The report begins with an overview of current curriculum goals in foreign language education and the status of assessment practices in this…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cultural Awareness, Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives
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