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The Case of Taiwan: Perceptions of College Students about the Use of the "TOEIC"® Tests as a Condition of Graduation. Research Report. ETS RR-17-45
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Hsieh, Ching-Ni – ETS Research Report Series, 2017
This study uses online surveys and phone interviews with Taiwanese college students to investigate their perceptions of using the "TOEIC"® test scores to meet an English-language graduation requirement. Results indicate that students have positive views about the use of the TOEIC test scores for graduation and believe that preparing to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Student Attitudes, Test Use
Does TOEIC as a University Exit Test Ensure Higher Employability in Taiwan?
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Pan, Yi-Ching; In'nami, Yo – International Journal of Language Testing, 2017
With the goal of enhancing the competitiveness of students in the workplace, nearly two-thirds of technical universities in Taiwan have adopted a variety of standardized English proficiency tests as exit requirements, including the widespread use of TOEIC. However, employers still name "insufficient English proficiency" as one of the…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Tests, Second Language Learning, Exit Examinations
Exploring Students' Experiences with the California High School Exit Examination February 2006 to May 2007
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Vang, Mao Justice – ProQuest LLC, 2009
The California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) is a graduation requirement that includes passing a two part exam: English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics. Students take the exam for the first time in 10th grade. In 2005-06, the passing rates were about 77% for ELA and 75% for math. This study uses student level data to focus on the…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Pacific Islanders, American Indians, Graduation
High School Graduation Testing: Policies and Practices in the Assessment of English Language Learners.
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Rivera, Charlene; Vincent, Carolyn – Educational Assessment, 1997
Reports on a survey of state assessment directors (100% response rate) in 1994 documenting assessment policies and practices concerning English language learners (ELLs) within state assessment systems. In the 1993-94 school year, 17 states required students to pass one or more content-area tests to receive a diploma, testing ELLs in several ways.…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Exit Examinations
Exit-Tests: Is There an Alternative?
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Berry, Vivien; Lewkowicz, Jo – Hong Kong Journal of Applied Linguistics, 2000
Examines the major issues relating to the introduction of an assessment of English language proficiency for students prior to graduation from tertiary education. Looks at the ongoing debate relating to the introduction of an exit language test and considers possible alternatives to a formal standardized test for reporting on language proficiency.…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Exit Examinations, Foreign Countries, Graduation Requirements
Instructional Strategies for Second Language Teachers: Exit Exam, 2001.
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North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Instructional Services. – 2001
This document is intended to help foreign language teachers prepare students for the exit exam of essential skills required by the Student Accountability Standards enacted by the North Carolina State Board of Education. The North Carolina High School Exit Exam (NCHSEE) focuses on skills across all disciplines K-12 rather than content areas. This…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Exit Examinations, Graduation