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Fadaeipour, Anita; Zohoorian, Zahra – International Journal of Language Testing, 2017
The C-test as a measure of first and second language proficiency suffers from ceiling effect. That is, the C-test is very easy for native speakers and for advanced second language learners and many examinees obtain full scores. Therefore, the test cannot distinguish among advanced learners or native speakers. Speeded C-test is suggested as a…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Language Tests, Second Language Learning, Language Proficiency
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Campbell, Heather; Espin, Christine A.; McMaster, Kristen – Reading and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 2013
The purpose of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of Curriculum-Based Measures in writing for English learners. Participants were 36 high school English learners with moderate to high levels of English language proficiency. Predictor variables were type of writing prompt (picture, narrative, and expository), time (3, 5, and 7…
Descriptors: Curriculum Based Assessment, Writing Tests, Test Validity, Test Reliability