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Zhu, Xuelian; Aryadoust, Vahid – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2022
A fundamental requirement of language assessments which is underresearched in computerized assessments is impartiality (fairness) or equal treatment of test takers regardless of background. The present study aimed to evaluate fairness in the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Reading test, which is a computerized reading assessment, by…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Language Tests, Native Language, Culture Fair Tests
Ross, John – 1974
The aim of this paper is to clear up some of the confusion that has developed around interpretations of Bernstein's concept of code-distribution. After a rapid review of the main dimensions of linguistic variation within a given society, with particular attention to sociolectal and register variation, 'codes' are examined and compared with…
Descriptors: Language Classification, Language Instruction, Language Styles, Language Usage