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Little, Graham – English in Australia, 1998
Suggests that ELLA (English Language and Literacy Assessment ) implemented in New South Wales, Australia, fails four tests for sound diagnostic assessment set out in a standard reference (K.W. Howell et al. "Curriculum Based Evaluation")--tests for logicality, reliability, validity, and accuracy and practicality. (RS)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Foreign Countries, Language Arts, Secondary Education

Thomson, Jack – English in Australia, 1998
Claims that arguments about the invalidity, purposelessness, and misleading nature of ELLA (English Language and Literacy Assessment ) implemented in New South Wales, Australia, remain intact despite attempts to counter the arguments. Presents a detailed critique of arguments presented in an article in the previous of this journal supporting ELLA.…
Descriptors: English Instruction, Foreign Countries, Language Arts, Secondary Education