The Effect of Topic Variation in Performance Testing: The Case of the Chemistry TEACH Test for International Teaching Assistants.

Papajohn, Dean

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ERIC Number: EJ579763

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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The Effect of Topic Variation in Performance Testing: The Case of the Chemistry TEACH Test for International Teaching Assistants.

Papajohn, Dean

Language Testing, v16 n1 p52-81 Jan 1999

This study investigated topic features and the effect of topic variation on performance in a test designed to assess the language skills of international teaching assistants in chemistry. Results suggest a relationship between topic of input (as defined by the topic features of concepts, math, and calculations) and test scores. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Chemistry, Classroom Communication, English (Second Language), Foreign Students, Higher Education, Language Tests, Teaching Assistants, Teaching Skills, Test Construction, Test Content

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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