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From Conventional to Computer-Adaptive Testing of ESL Reading Comprehension.

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Young, Richard; And Others – System, 1996

Describes the development of an English-as-a-Second-Language computer-adaptive test of reading comprehension. The article discusses the constraints that apply to Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) and the advantages of CAT over conventional testing modalities. (29 references) (Author/CK)

Descriptors: Algorithms, College Students, Computer Assisted Testing, English (Second Language)

What To Look for in ESL Admission Tests: Cambridge Certificate Exams, IELTS, and TOEFL.

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Chalhoub-Deville, Micheline; Turner, Carolyn E. – System, 2000

Familiarizes test users with issues to consider when employing assessments for screening and admission purposes. Examines the purpose, content, and scoring methods of three English-as-a-Second-Language admissions tests--the Cambridge certificate exams, International English Language Teaching System, and Test of English as a Foreign…

Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Entrance Examinations, Computer Assisted Testing, English (Second Language)