ERIC Number: ED287282
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1987
Pages: 187
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Language Testing Research. Selected Papers from the Colloquium (Monterey, California, February 27-28, 1986).
Bailey, Kathleen M., Ed.; And Others
This collection of 10 selected conference papers report the results of language testing research. Titles and authors are: "Computerized Adaptive Language Testing: A Spanish Placement Exam" (Jerry W. Larson); "Utilizing Rasch Analysis to Detect Cheating on Language Examinations" (Harold S. Madsen); "Scalar Analysis of Composition Ratings" (Grant Henning, Fred Davidson); "The Graphic Representation of Language Competence: Mapping EFL Proficiency Using a Multidimensional Scaling Technique" (Russanne Hozayin); "An Experiment with a Narrative Discourse Test" (Steven Ross); "Some Problems Concerning the Interpretation of Passage Correction Tests" (Terence Odlin); "Performance Profiles for Academic Writing" (Liz Hamp-Lyons); "Investigations into the Appropriate Use of Various Item Types for Testing Specific Levels of Reading Proficiency" (Sandra McIntyre); "Grading Reading Passages According to the ACTFL/ETS/ILR Reading Proficiency Standard: Can It Be Learned?" (Dale L. Lange, Pardee Lowe, Jr.); and "A Study of the Comparability of Speaking Proficiency Interview Ratings across Three Government Language Training Agencies" (John L. D. Clark). (MSE)
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Audiolingual Skills, Cheating, Computer Assisted Testing, Discourse Analysis, Language Proficiency, Language Tests, Oral Language, Reading Comprehension, Reading Tests, Research Projects, Scoring, Second Language Instruction, Spanish, Statistical Analysis, Student Placement, Test Format, Test Interpretation, Test Items, Writing Evaluation, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Collected Works - Proceedings
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Defense Language Inst., Monterey, CA.
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