Handbook of Language Assessment (Paperback)

Paperback. Assessing language proficiency requires a balance of validity, fairness, and cultural sensitivity. Language assessment supports educational placement, progress monitoring, and policy evaluation across diverse contexts. Handbook of Language Assessment provides an extensive overview of theories, tools, and methodologies in testing linguistic competence. The book discusses assessment typesformative, summative, diagnostic, and proficiency-basedalong with test design principles and scoring reliability. It also explores digital assessment tools and issues of multilingualism. Combining research and practical application, it serves as a comprehensive reference for language educators, linguists, and policymakers committed to effective and equitable language evaluation. Evaluating language proficiency demands fairness, cultural sensitivity, and robust methods. The overview delves into varied assessment strategiesfrom formative to diagnostic and proficiency testsaddressing design principles, digital innovations, and multilingual challenges to inform educational and policy decisions. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…