Test Theory and Language-Learning Assessment.

Mislevy, Robert J.

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ERIC Number: EJ516208

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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Test Theory and Language-Learning Assessment.

Mislevy, Robert J.

Language Testing, v12 n3 p341-69 1995

A conceptualization of test theory is discussed that addresses issues of weight and coverage of evidence for statements framed in recent educational/psychological paradigms. Implications for language assessment built around the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages' guidelines are considered. (26 references) (Author/CK)

Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Charts, Cognitive Measurement, Educational Psychology, Interviews, Language Aptitude, Language Proficiency, Language Tests, Models, Task Analysis, Teacher Expectations of Students, Testing

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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