can be defined as “the degree of correspondence of the characteristics of a given language task
is consistent and
should “wash back” to them in the form of useful diagnoses of strengths and weaknesses.
the degree to which the test actually measures what it is intended to measure
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Measurement
determining the attributes or dimensions of an object, skill or knowledge
has been one of the greatest single beneficial forces in changing the direction of language teaching in many areas
an ongoing process that encompasses a much wider domain.
is the process of using the measurements gathered in the assessments
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Evaluation
is the process of using the measurements gathered in the assessments
determining the attributes or dimensions of an object, skill or knowledge
has been one of the greatest single beneficial forces in changing the direction of language teaching in many areas
an ongoing process that encompasses a much wider domain.
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A test
is a method of measuring a person’s ability or knowledge in a given domain, with an emphasis on the concepts of method and measuring.
is the process of using the measurements gathered in the assessments
determining the attributes or dimensions of an object, skill or knowledge
has been one of the greatest single beneficial forces in changing the direction of language teaching in many areas
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Aptitude test
is used to determine an individual's skill or ability, assessing how they perform in an area in which they have no prior training or knowledge.
usually given to a student entering an educational institution to determine specific knowledge or proficiency in various subjects for the purpose of assignment to appropriate courses or classes
is designed for use year on year to support teachers in benchmarking student’s English knowledge, and measure their progress over time. This can help in identifying those in need of extra help, as well as those who are particularly able.
are developed to measure skills and knowledge learned in a given grade level, usually through planned instruction, such as training or classroom instruction. They are often contrasted with aptitude tests.
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Placement test
usually given to a student entering an educational institution to determine specific knowledge or proficiency in various subjects for the purpose of assignment to appropriate courses or classes
is used to determine an individual's skill or ability, assessing how they perform in an area in which they have no prior training or knowledge.
is designed for use year on year to support teachers in benchmarking student’s English knowledge, and measure their progress over time. This can help in identifying those in need of extra help, as well as those who are particularly able.
are developed to measure skills and knowledge learned in a given grade level, usually through planned instruction, such as training or classroom instruction. They are often contrasted with aptitude tests.
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Progress test
is designed for use year on year to support teachers in benchmarking student’s English knowledge, and measure their progress over time. This can help in identifying those in need of extra help, as well as those who are particularly able.
usually given to a student entering an educational institution to determine specific knowledge or proficiency in various subjects for the purpose of assignment to appropriate courses or classes
is used to determine an individual's skill or ability, assessing how they perform in an area in which they have no prior training or knowledge.
are developed to measure skills and knowledge learned in a given grade level, usually through planned instruction, such as training or classroom instruction. They are often contrasted with aptitude tests.