Testing reading
- 1. Different ways of reading - Slowly and carefully, word by word (following a philosophical argument) - Page to page ( getting the gist of something) - Look quickly down a column of a text ( searching a particular piece of information) * INCLUDE THESE DIFFERENT KINDS OR READING IN THE SPECIFICATIONS OF A TEST Purpose of the test A. Diagnostic test: Detailed strengths and weaknesses in reading abilities. B. Achievement test: Development of the reading skills. C. Placement test: Rough and ready indication of reading. D. Proficiency test: “Overall” measure of reading ability. “TESTING READING”
- 2. Quick and efficient reading checklist Slow and careful reading checklist
- 3. Features to take into account in a reading test 1. Specific texts ( type, form, topic, style, length, difficulty, vocabulary, grammar) 2. Speed of reading 3. Criterial level of performance ( test tasks) Setting the tasks - Selecting texts (representative, appropriate, many passages, discrete pieces, clearly structure, specified elements) - Writing items - Possible techniques (multiple choice, short answer , gap filling or “summary cloze”) Remarkable techniques for testing the ability Short answer: A) To identify referents. B) To predict the meaning of unknown words from context. C) To make various distinctions (fact / opinion). Gap filling: A) To recognize detail presented to support a main idea. B) To scan items