Issues in Computer-Adaptive Testing of Reading Proficiency (Studies in Language Testing, Series Number 10) - Hardcover

Chalhoub-Deville, Micheline

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521653002 ISBN 13: 9780521653008

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2000

Synopsis

Language testers are increasingly directing their attention to the development of computer-adaptive testing (CAT) instruments for assessing learners' second language ability. Issues in Computer-Adaptive Testing of Reading Proficiency examines CAT instruments used to assess the receptive skills, with a strong focus on reading ability, as well as a critical discussion of CAT practices from the point of view of performance assessment. This volume is the first to adopt a multi-disciplinary approach and is written by leading scholars in their respective fields. The chapters are grouped into three major sections: second language reading constructs, second language CAT applications and considerations, and item response theory (IRT) measurement issues. To help the reader grasp the main points of these sections, discussion chapters are included after each one which summarize and examine the issues raised by the authors.

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Book Description

The focus of this book is computer based assessment of the receptive skills.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521653002
• ISBN 13: 9780521653008
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256