Local Language Testing : Design, Implementation, and Development (Paperback)

Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1: Introduction -- Why local tests? Introduction Our tests Contexts and problem solving Large-scale language tests and academic language testing Organization of the rest of this volume References Chapter 2: Local tests, local contexts Introduction Local contexts and test purpose -- decisions about test-takers Linking test purpose to instructional outcomes Further reading References Chapter 3: Local test development Introduction Planning test development Test design Technical manuals Summary Further reading References Chapter 4: Test tasks Introduction Discrete-point lexico-grammar items Integrative measures of general language ability Skill-based performance assessments Summary Further reading References Chapter 5: Test delivery Introduction Digital devices Production of traditional and digitally delivered tests: What does it take? Opportunities for innovative task design Test administration Selection of test delivery format: What to consider Summary Further reading References Chapter 6: Scaling Introduction Why do we need a rating scale? Different types of rating scales Approaches to scale development and validation Issues to consider during scale validation Unique challenges and opportunities for scaling in local testing contexts Summary Further reading References Chapter 7: Raters and rating Introduction The promise and perils of rater-mediated language assessment Rater behavior: A catalog of rater effects Why do we need rater training? Does it really work? Best practice for rater training Summary Further reading References Chapter 8: Data collection, management, and score reporting Introduction Data flow Data storage Data management Data uses Summary Further reading References Chapter9: Reflections Introduction Some reflections on the revision of the TOEPAS Some reflections on the EPT scale revision process Some reflections on the development of the OEPT Conclusions References Appendix A Index