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DIF in Native Language and Gender Groups in an ESL Placement Test.

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Kunnan, Antony John – TESOL Quarterly, 1990

This study shows that a placement test cannot only be examined for items that display differential item functioning (DIF) by using an item response theory, but also that the identification of potential sources for these DIF items can be attempted and short- and long-term measures to reduce DIF can then be proposed. (JL)

Descriptors: Cultural Differences, English (Second Language), Higher Education, Item Analysis

Testing Listening Comprehension Tests.

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Chastain, Kenneth D. – TESOL Quarterly, 1979

This article suggests criteria for evaluating listening comprehension tests. The weaknesses of typical test items are discussed and suggestions for new types of items are given. (CFM)

Descriptors: English (Second Language), Evaluation Criteria, Item Analysis, Language Instruction