Design and Evaluation of Language Tests

Author: (English) Alderson (Aldrson J.C.)
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Publishing Time: 2002-05-10
Features: An understanding of the principles of test construction has become increasingly important for many people involved in language teaching. This book, by three leading professionals, clearly describes and illustrates up-to-date principles of test design, construction, and evaluation. Each chapter deals with one stage of the test construction process; drawing up specifications, writing test items, test papers, and moderation, trialing draft tests, training test markers and administrators, monitoring examiner reliability, reporting results, validation, writing reports on tests, feedback, research, and improving/developing tests. In the final chapter, current practice in the examining of English as a foreign language (EFL) Language Test Construction and Evaluation will be invaluable for anyone who is interested in understanding how language tests are, and should be, constructed.