TEFL Assessment and Testing in EFL 3

Question 1

What is the CEFR and why is it important in EFL assessment?

Accepted Answer

The Common European Framework of Reference — a widely used international scale describing language proficiency from A1 to C2

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A US-only English proficiency exam

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A teacher training certification standard

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A grammar syllabus published by Cambridge

Question 2

At which CEFR level can a student 'understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters'?

Accepted Answer

B1

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A1

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A2

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C1

Question 3

What is a 'progress test' in an EFL course?

Accepted Answer

A test given periodically during a course to check learning of recently taught material

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A test taken before a course begins

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A final proficiency exam

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A test used to place students in level groups

Question 4

What is 'authentic assessment' in EFL?

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Assessment tasks that mirror real-world language use, requiring students to apply language to meaningful contexts

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Using unmodified native-speaker texts in tests

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Testing only vocabulary and grammar in isolation

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Assessment conducted only in L1

Question 5

In oral proficiency interviews (OPIs), what does the 'probe' stage involve?

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The examiner pushes the candidate to the edge of their ability with more challenging tasks to find the ceiling level

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The examiner introduces themselves to the candidate

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The candidate reads a prepared text aloud

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The examiner gives feedback at the end of the test

Question 6

What does 'construct validity' mean in language test design?

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The test accurately reflects the theoretical model of the language skill it claims to assess

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The test is easy to administer and score

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The test was reviewed by multiple experts

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