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Testing Terms DELTA
Testing Terms DELTA
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Graduate
09/10/2012

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Achievement Test
Definition
tests course content only and given at end of course
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Face Validity
Definition
appears to test taker to test what its supposed to (not a scientific concept)
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Construct Validity
Definition
test what its meant to test and nother else (like incidental cultural knowledge)
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backwash / washback
Definition
the effect a test has on a course leading up to it
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content validity
Definition
tests what its meant to - samples from a range of what is needed.
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diagnostic test
Definition
designed to find out learners needs and ensure course content is relevant
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proficiency test
Definition
designed to meet general criteria, not specific to course content
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direct test
Definition
approximates authentic TL use situation eg - write a letter to test writing skills
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indirect test
Definition
opposite to direct, eg - learners correct errors in a text
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integrative test
Definition
test which includes various components of the skill eg - an oral interview
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progress test
Definition
to monitor learning on a course and focuses on course content.
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