Language Testing Session 3

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What is Test Administration divided into?

Test elicitation techniques and test administration

Language testing and test administration

Pre-planning and testing operation (correct)

Test construction and test evaluation

What is the purpose of announcing the test to examinees beforehand?

To give students a chance to prepare themselves intellectually, emotionally, and physically (correct)

To minimize cheating

To ensure satisfactory testing conditions

To become familiar with the test

What should the examiner do before administering a standardized test?

Ensure satisfactory testing conditions

Study the accompanying manual carefully (correct)

Minimize cheating

Announce the test to the examinees

What are the activities included in pre-planning?

Announcing the test, becoming familiar with the test, ensuring satisfactory testing conditions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is test administration concerned with?

The total organization, management, execution, supervision of tests, and proper follow-up functions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of test administration?

To utilize test results (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who needs to study the test manual carefully before administering a test?

The examiner (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should the examiner ensure before the test?

That the testing conditions are satisfactory (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of minimizing cheating through seating arrangements?

To prevent examinees from seeing each other's responses (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the examiner to follow the test directions carefully?

To maintain the test's validity and reliability (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing rapport between the examiner and examinees?

To create a condition that encourages examinees to do their best (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the examiner to be prepared for special problems during the test?

To handle unexpected issues that may arise (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of making special provisions for examinees with physical handicaps or differences?

To ensure they have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having multiple forms of the test?

To reduce cheating opportunities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having multiple proctors during the test?

To ensure adequate supervision and minimize cheating (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to make an answer key in advance?

To ensure consistency in scoring (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of using whole (global) scoring for essays?

It provides a quick general evaluation of the answer. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique advantage of objective tests?

They can be scored quickly and objectively. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What key factor must a tester decide before scoring an essay test?

Whether to use whole scoring or analysis scoring (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically part of alternative assessments?

True/False questions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why might analysis scoring be considered more meaningful than whole scoring?

It provides a more detailed evaluation of each component. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of objective tests, what is typically assigned to incorrect or omitted responses?

No points (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which session discusses alternative assessment in the provided contents?

Session 4 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the new proposal of alternative assessment that emerged in the 1990s?

To triangulate data about students by using additional measurements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of 'Test Administration' in the context of language testing?

The total organization, management, execution, supervision of tests along with proper follow-up functions and adequate reporting and utilization of test results. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main parts of test administration?

Pre-planning and testing operation. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for examinees to be informed beforehand about the test?

So they can prepare themselves intellectually, emotionally, and physically. Signup and view all the answers

What should the examiner do to ensure familiarity with the test, especially if they are not the test constructor?

Study the accompanying manual carefully before administering the test. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of minimizing cheating during the test?

To ensure the test results accurately reflect the examinees' abilities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the examiner's role in ensuring satisfactory testing conditions?

To ensure that the testing environment is conducive to fair and effective testing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of proper follow-up functions in test administration?

To ensure that test results are adequately reported and utilized. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the examiner to be familiar with the test administration procedure?

To ensure that the test is administered correctly and fairly. Signup and view all the answers

What are the physical conditions that need to be ensured during testing?

Seating, lighting, ventilation, temperature, noise level and other physical conditions Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to have multiple forms of the test?

To minimize cheating by having different items or different item arrangements Signup and view all the answers

What is the examiner's role in establishing rapport during the test?

To create a condition of rapport, a relationship between examiner and examinees that encourages the latter to do their best Signup and view all the answers

What should the examiner be prepared for during the test?

Special problems, such as anxious or handicapped individuals Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to apply scoring rules to all students?

To ensure fairness and consistency in test evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having multiple proctors during the test?

To minimize cheating and ensure a smooth testing operation Signup and view all the answers

What should the examiner do before administering a standardized test?

Follow the test directions carefully and prepare for special problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of making an answer key in advance?

To ensure accuracy and consistency in scoring Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of scoring objective tests?

Efficiency and objectivity in scoring Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of triangulating data about students through alternative assessments?

To assemble additional measurements of students Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using analysis scoring in essay tests?

It is more meaningful than whole scoring Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the tester in scoring essay tests?

To decide whether to score the question as a whole or assign separate weights to different components Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using multiple forms of the test?

To minimize cheating Signup and view all the answers

What is self-assessment in alternative assessments?

A method of evaluating one's own performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using portfolios in alternative assessments?

To collect a range of student work over time Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of alternative assessments?

They are wide-ranging and diverse Signup and view all the answers

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What is Test Administration divided into?

What is the purpose of announcing the test to examinees beforehand?

What should the examiner do before administering a standardized test?

What are the activities included in pre-planning?

What is test administration concerned with?

What is the purpose of test administration?

Who needs to study the test manual carefully before administering a test?

What should the examiner ensure before the test?

What is the primary purpose of minimizing cheating through seating arrangements?

Why is it important for the examiner to follow the test directions carefully?

What is the purpose of establishing rapport between the examiner and examinees?

Why is it important for the examiner to be prepared for special problems during the test?

What is the purpose of making special provisions for examinees with physical handicaps or differences?

What is the purpose of having multiple forms of the test?

What is the purpose of having multiple proctors during the test?

Why is it important to make an answer key in advance?

What is a potential benefit of using whole (global) scoring for essays?

What is a unique advantage of objective tests?

What key factor must a tester decide before scoring an essay test?

Which of the following is NOT typically part of alternative assessments?

Why might analysis scoring be considered more meaningful than whole scoring?

In the context of objective tests, what is typically assigned to incorrect or omitted responses?

Which session discusses alternative assessment in the provided contents?

What was the purpose of the new proposal of alternative assessment that emerged in the 1990s?

What is the primary focus of 'Test Administration' in the context of language testing?

What are the two main parts of test administration?

Why is it important for examinees to be informed beforehand about the test?

What should the examiner do to ensure familiarity with the test, especially if they are not the test constructor?

What is the purpose of minimizing cheating during the test?

What is the examiner's role in ensuring satisfactory testing conditions?

What is the importance of proper follow-up functions in test administration?

Why is it important for the examiner to be familiar with the test administration procedure?

What are the physical conditions that need to be ensured during testing?

Why is it important to have multiple forms of the test?

What is the examiner's role in establishing rapport during the test?

What should the examiner be prepared for during the test?

Why is it important to apply scoring rules to all students?

What is the purpose of having multiple proctors during the test?

What should the examiner do before administering a standardized test?

What is the benefit of making an answer key in advance?

What is the main advantage of scoring objective tests?

What is the purpose of triangulating data about students through alternative assessments?

What is the benefit of using analysis scoring in essay tests?

What is the role of the tester in scoring essay tests?

What is the purpose of using multiple forms of the test?

What is self-assessment in alternative assessments?

What is the benefit of using portfolios in alternative assessments?

What is the main characteristic of alternative assessments?

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