ESL Assessment & Evaluation Techniques 5

Question 1

In a C-test, how are deletions typically created?

Accepted Answer

The second half of every second word is deleted

Answer

C-tests delete the second half of every second word, starting after the first sentence.

Question 2

Students read peers' drafts and give feedback using a checklist of criteria. Which benefit is most associated with this practice?

Accepted Answer

It develops learners' awareness of quality criteria

Answer

Peer assessment helps learners internalize criteria and become more autonomous.

Question 3

Which is the best example of an authentic assessment for intermediate ELLs?

Accepted Answer

Writing an email to request information about a community program

Answer

Authentic assessments mirror real-world language tasks with genuine communicative purpose.

Question 4

A new ELP test's scores correlate strongly with scores from an established ELP test taken the same week. This provides evidence of:

Accepted Answer

Concurrent validity

Answer

Concurrent validity is shown when scores agree with an established measure given at about the same time.

Question 5

Why is it problematic to use a single standardized test score as the sole basis for an ELL's exit from language services?

Accepted Answer

Multiple measures give a more accurate and fair picture of readiness

Answer

Using multiple measures reduces the impact of measurement error and gives a fuller view of a student's abilities.

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