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Peer reviewedDucroquet, Lucile – System, 1980
Examines objectivity as a criterion for excellency in language tests through a critical presentation of the characteristics of objective tests. This examination leads to a discussion of what the best approach to testing language might be, endorsing a combination of integrative and objective techniques. (Author/MES)
Descriptors: Evaluation, Language Tests, Objective Tests, Second Language Instruction
Peer reviewedHirvonen, P. A. – System, 1977
Defends the use of multiple-choice language tests against Pickering's criticism in a previous issue of this journal. (CHK)
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Language Instruction, Language Tests, Multiple Choice Tests
Download full textde Jong, John H. A. L. – 1982
The development and validation of a test of listening comprehension for English as a second language at the Dutch National Institute for Educational Measurement (Cito) is described. The test uses two distinct item formats: true-false items and modified cloze items with two options. Both item formats were found to measure foreign language listening…
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, English (Second Language), Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries
