Testing
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This document discusses testing in language education. It addresses topics like the purposes of testing, positives and negatives of testing, different types of tests, definitions related to testing, making tests more reliable, and options for informal and formal assessment. Testing is presented as a complex issue with benefits like motivation and accountability, but also drawbacks such as an overemphasis on exams and hindering classroom interaction. A variety of assessment methods are outlined, from informal options like observation and homework to formal tests and international exams.
Testing
- 2. Cambridge Delta Modules – Module OneTestingTest10 minsNo talkingNo eatingNo mobilephoneswww.ih-buenosaires.com
- 3. Cambridge Delta Modules – Module OneTestingWhen do we assess?Why do we assess?What do we assess?How do we assess?Who assesses?www.ih-buenosaires.com
- 4. Cambridge Delta Modules – Module OneTestingpositives Vsnegatives www.ih-buenosaires.com
- 5. Cambridge Delta Modules – Module OneTestingNegatives of testingInduces mark-oriented cultureTeach exams not languageHinders interaction in classPossibility of failureDeviant parent expectationwww.ih-buenosaires.com
- 6. Cambridge Delta Modules – Module OneTestingPositives of testingMotivatingOrganises learningAccountabilityProvides feedback to stakeholderswww.ih-buenosaires.com
- 7. Cambridge Delta Modules – Module OneTestingDifferent types of testwww.ih-buenosaires.com
- 8. Cambridge Delta Modules – Module OneTestingDifferent types of testwww.ih-buenosaires.com
- 9. Cambridge Delta Modules – Module OneTestingTesting definitionslow content validity low practicability low face validity more reliable indirectsubjective objective backwash www.ih-buenosaires.com
- 10. Cambridge Delta Modules – Module OneTestingTesting definitions1 low practicability 2 more reliable 3 indirect 4 low content validity 5 objective (1) and subjective (2) 6 backwash 7 low face validitywww.ih-buenosaires.com
- 11. Cambridge Delta Modules – Module OneTestingHow do we make tests more reliable?www.ih-buenosaires.com
- 12. Cambridge Delta Modules – Module OneTestingTesting options:Informal AssessmentObservationHomeworkClass participationClass workwww.ih-buenosaires.com
- 13. Cambridge Delta Modules – Module OneTestingTesting options:Self and Peer AssessmentLearner diariesChecklistsCan-Do statementsPeer-assessed productive tasksMarking own workReport writingCounsellingwww.ih-buenosaires.com
- 14. Cambridge Delta Modules – Module OneTestingTesting options:Formal AssessmentInternational Tests (IELTS, CPE)Course Book Unit/Progress testsPlacement TestsPublished TestsOnline TestsInstitute TestsSelf-produced Testswww.ih-buenosaires.com
- 15. Cambridge Delta Modules – Module OneTestingHomeworkwww.ih-buenosaires.com
- 16. Cambridge Delta Modules – Module OneTestingHomeworkPost-sessionrevisionquestionswww.ih-buenosaires.com
- 17. Cambridge Delta Modules – Module OneTestingQuestions?TheEndwww.ih-buenosaires.com