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Long, Avizia Y.; Shin, Sun-Young; Geeslin, Kimberly; Willis, Erik W. – Language Learning & Technology, 2018
In response to the need for examples of test validation from which everyday language programs can benefit, this paper reports on a study that used Bachman's (2005) assessment use argument (AUA) framework to examine evidence to support claims made about the intended interpretations and uses of scores based on a new web-based Spanish language…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Spanish, Computer Assisted Testing
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Chen, Chiu-Jung; Liu, Pei-Lin – Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 2012
The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of using learner-generated and instructor-provided multimedia annotations on foreign language reading comprehension and attitudes. The four research questions are: (1) what are the effects of using different multimedia annotations on reading comprehension for learners of different…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Hypermedia, Cognitive Style, Reading Comprehension
Salmani-Nodoushan, Mohammad Ali – TESL Canada Journal, 2007
In this study it was hypothesized that field dependence or independence would introduce systematic variance into Iranian EFL learners' overall and task-specific performance on task-based reading comprehension tests. One thousand, seven hundred, forty-three freshman, sophomore, junior and senior students, all majoring in English at various Iranian…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Cognitive Style, Reading Tests, Data Analysis
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Amer, Aly Anwar; Khouzam, Naguib – Reading in a Foreign Language, 1993
Investigates differences between English-as-a-Foreign-Language students at two levels of reading comprehension performance with respect to the global and analytic reading styles. No significant differences were found with regard to meaning memorization. There were slightly significant differences in favor of the global style with reference to…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Tests
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Dollerup, Cay; And Others – Language Testing, 1994
Examines a Danish English-language reading proficiency test offered to freshman students to diagnose weaknesses which may impede their academic careers. To facilitate the assessment of what parts can be transferred and used in other language areas, the article discusses the test construction, development and improvement. (11 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: College Students, Comparative Analysis, Danish, Data Analysis