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Green, Peter – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1974
Discusses differences in second language students which account for differences in success. Four factors--intelligence, parental support, previous experience and language aptitude--were used in the York study to predict language learning success. Results of those tests are discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Aptitude Tests, Language Instruction, Language Tests
Harding, Ann – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1974
The transfer of students at 13+ from middle to high school requires high school teachers to assess heterogenous groups of children from different middle schools. Ways of predicting students' success at further language study are suggested. (RM)
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Language Instruction, Language Skills, Language Tests
Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1974
Each section of the Pimsleur Language Aptitude Battery and the CREDIF CGM 62 tests is briefly described. (RM)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Language Aptitude, Language Instruction
Sewell, Penny – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1974
Discusses the function of a number of test types--aptitude, level/selection, classroom, progress, achievement, and proficiency tests. The use of these tests in course evaluation is also mentioned. (RM)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Course Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests
Clark, John L. D. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1971
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Aptitude Tests, Electronic Equipment, Language Skills
Valette, Rebecca – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1974
Ways to use classroom tests as an aid to students of foreign languages are discussed, with particular reference to retesting. (RM)
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Criterion Referenced Tests, Language Instruction, Language Skills
