Wrestling with Tricky Questions in Language Tests

DOUPOVCOVÁ, Radmila. Wrestling with Tricky Questions in Language Tests. In "Share and Gain": Workshop for Teachers, Translators and Interpreters of Legal English, 2018. 2018.

Basic information

Original name

Wrestling with Tricky Questions in Language Tests

Authors

DOUPOVCOVÁ, Radmila

Edition

"Share and Gain": Workshop for Teachers, Translators and Interpreters of Legal English, 2018. 2018

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Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Vyžádané přednášky

Country of publisher

Poland

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Organization unit

Language Centre

Keywords in English

language assessment, test formats, validity, realibility

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Abstract

V originále

Proper language assessment is a key element in language education. A well-constructed test assesses the achieved goals of learning and provides valid and reliable information about the students´ language mastery and progress. In the workshop we will discuss basic guidelines and principles teachers should follow when designing language tests to avoid common assessment pitfalls. We will then apply the principles while evaluating different legal English test formats. We will examine pros and cons of each and verify their validity, reliability and practicality.