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BL
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1033269
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b787639
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| Main Entry
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Weir, Cyril J.
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| Title & Author
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Language testing and validation : : an evidence-based approach /\ Cyril J. Weir.
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| Publication Statement
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Basingstoke :: Palgrave Macmillan,, 2005.
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| Series Statement
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Research and practice in applied linguistics
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xiv, 301 pages :: illustrations ;; 23 cm.
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| ISBN
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0012968412
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: 1403911886
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: 1403911894
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: 9780012968413
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: 9781403911889
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: 9781403911896
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-298) and index.
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| Abstract
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Cyril Weir provides an innovative approach to language testing which is comprehensive and accessible to MA students in Applied Linguistics, TESOL and EFL, and to practising language teachers. Teachers need a framework of questions to enable them to interpret scores on tests accurately, Students' motivation, progress and life chances may be greatly affected by their language examination results. This innovative evidence-based approach offers teachers a solid theoretical and practical base which will empower them critically to evaluate both their own tests devised for the classroom and those provided by Examination Boards. Part 1 maps out the types of validation evidence needed to give confidence that the results of performance on a test provide an accurate picture of the underlying abilities or constructs that are being measured. Part 2 examines real examples and procedures taken from tests around the world and provides an evidence-based validity framwork for asking questions of any exam or form of assessment. In Part 3 a number of research activities, large and small-scale, are suggested for generating data on whether a test matches up to the various criteria in the framework. This will be particularly useful to MA/professional teaching students undertaking researrh as part of their studies, or to practising teachers keen to put the framework into action. Part 4 backs up the discussion of research and practice with information on key electronic and paper-based resources.
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Language and languages-- Ability testing.
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Language and languages-- Examinations.
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Englischunterricht
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY.
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Language and languages-- Ability testing.
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Language and languages-- Examinations.
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LANGUAGE ARTS DISCIPLINES-- Alphabets Writing Systems.
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LANGUAGE ARTS DISCIPLINES-- Grammar Punctuation.
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LANGUAGE ARTS DISCIPLINES-- Linguistics-- General.
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LANGUAGE ARTS DISCIPLINES-- Spelling.
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LANGUAGE ARTS DISCIPLINES.
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Languages.
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Methode
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REFERENCE.
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Sprachtest
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Evidence-Based Practice.
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Taalvaardigheid.
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Testen.
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| Dewey Classification
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418.0076
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| LC Classification
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P53.4.W45 2005
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17.04bcl
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5,3ssgn
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ES 847rvk
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HD 190rvk
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