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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……
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