Language Testing Techniques PDF
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University of Djelfa
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This document gives an overview of different language testing techniques, including formal and informal testing methods. It describes various elicitation techniques such as questions and answers, true/false, multiple-choice, and more. The document also considers factors to consider when choosing the right test for a particular purpose.
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Session 5 Session 1 Session 6 Session 2 Session 7 Session 3 Language Testing Session 4 Session 5 Session 1 Session 6 Session 2 Session 7 ü Session 3 Language Testing Session 4 CONTENTS: Session 03: (Teacher-Centered) Test elicitation techniques Test construction Test administration & evaluation CONTENTS: Session 03: (Teacher-Centered) Test elicitation techniques Test construction Test administration & evaluation MAIN TYPES OF TEST TECHNIQUES 1. Formal testing: testees are told in advance what they need to know, what the criteria are for success, and so on. 2. Informal testing: a homework assignment questions asked during the routine give-and-take of classroom interaction textbook exercises. ELICITATION TECHNIQUES 1. Questions and answers. 7. Transformation. 2. True/false. 8. Rewriting. 3. Multiple-choice. 9. Translation 4. Gap-filling and completion. 10. Essay 5. Matching. 11. Monologue 6. Dictation. ELICITATION TECHNIQUES 1. Questions and answers Simple questions, very often following reading, or as part of an interview; may require short or long answers ELICITATION TECHNIQUES 2. True/false A statement is given which is to be marked true or false. This may also be given as a question, in which case the answer is yes or no. ELICITATION TECHNIQUES 3. Multiple-choice The question consists of a stem and a number of options (usually four), from which the testee has to select the right one. ELICITATION TECHNIQUES 4. Gap-filling and completion The testee has to complete a sentence by filling a gap or adding something. A gap may or may not be signalled by a blank or dash; the word to be inserted may or may not be given or hinted at. ELICITATION TECHNIQUES 5. Matching The testee is faced with two groups of words, phrases or sentences; each item in the first group has to be linked to a different item in the second. ELICITATION TECHNIQUES 6. Dictation The tester dictates a passage or set of words; the testee writes them down. ELICITATION TECHNIQUES 7. Transformation A sentence is given; the testee has to change it according to some given instruction. ELICITATION TECHNIQUES 8. Rewriting A sentence is given; the testee rewrites it, incorporating a given change of expression, but preserving the basic meaning. ELICITATION TECHNIQUES 9. Translation The testee is asked to translate expressions, sentences or entire passages to or from the target language. ELICITATION TECHNIQUES 10. Essay The testee is given a topic, such as 'Childhood memories', and asked to write an essay of a specific length. ELICITATION TECHNIQUES 11. Monologue The testee is given a topic or question and asked to speak about it fora minute or two. WHICH TO CHOOSE? Which you will choose to use for a certain testing purpose will probably depend mainly on the following considerations: 1) What will it tell me about the testee's knowledge? In other words, for what type of knowledge might it be a valid test? 2) How easy is it to compose? 3) How easy is it to administer? 4) How easy is it to mark? THANK YOU!
