ISBN: 9780521736718 - examining reading: research and practice in assessing second language reading (studies in language testing, band 29) (5 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. The book examines the nature of second language reading proficiency and how it can be assessed. Series: Studies in Language Testing. Num Pages: 358 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; EBAL. Category: (L) ELT / TEFL. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 568. . 2009. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 342 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This publication highlights the need for test developers to provide clear explanations of the ability constructs which underpin tests offered in the public domain. An explanation is increasingly required or if the validity of test score interpretation and use are to be supported both logically and with empirical evidence. The book demonstates the application of a comprehensive test validation framework which adopts a socio-cognitive perspective. The framework embraces six core components which reflect the practical nature and quality of an actual testing event. It examines Cambridge ESOL writing tasks from the following perspectives: Test Taker, Cognitive Validity, Context Validity, Scoring Validity, Criterion-related Validity and Consequential Validity. The authors show how an understanding and analysis of the framework and its components in relation to specific writing tests can assist test developers to operationalise their tests more effectively, especially in relation to criterial distinctions across test levels.…