Examining Reading: Research and Practice in Assessing Second Language Reading (Studies in Language Testing) - Softcover

Khalifa, Hanan; Weir, Cyril J.

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9780521736718: Examining Reading: Research and Practice in Assessing Second Language Reading (Studies in Language Testing)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521736714 ISBN 13: 9780521736718
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

This publication highlights the need for test developers to provide clear explanations of the ability constructs which underpin tests offered in the public domain. An explanation is increasingly required or if the validity of test score interpretation and use are to be supported both logically and with empirical evidence. The book demonstates the application of a comprehensive test validation framework which adopts a socio-cognitive perspective. The framework embraces six core components which reflect the practical nature and quality of an actual testing event. It examines Cambridge ESOL writing tasks from the following perspectives: Test Taker, Cognitive Validity, Context Validity, Scoring Validity, Criterion-related Validity and Consequential Validity. The authors show how an understanding and analysis of the framework and its components in relation to specific writing tests can assist test developers to operationalise their tests more effectively, especially in relation to criterial distinctions across test levels.

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Book Description

The book examines the nature of second language reading proficiency and how it can be assessed.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521736714
ISBN 13 
9780521736718
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
358
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