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Chapter 1: Introduction to language testing Source: Heaton, J.B. (1989). Writing English Language Tests. Longman & New York 1. Testing & teaching Testing & Teaching: closely related Tests: ­ devices to reinforce learning & motivate Ss ­ means of assessing Ss’ lang. performance Tests focusing on daily communication useful effects on learning Good communicative tests+ effects: learning, teaching & learning habits 2. Why test? Evaluating Ss’ performance (comp. & selecting) Locating the precise area of Ss’ difficulty Ascertaining difficult problems in curriculum Measuring Ss’ performance w/o traps effective motivation 3. What should be tested & to what standard? Analyzing the language tested: important Identifying the purpose of assessment: including aspects /skills tested Before constructing tests: to questions standards 4. Testing the language skills Listening: short utterances, dialogues, talks & lectures Speaking: interview, picture description, role play, problem­solving tasks (pair/group) Reading: ability to understand gist, key information on specific points Writing: letters, reports, messages…… ... - tailieumienphi.vn
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