5 Principles of language assessment

A test that takes too long to complete can be considered impractical.

• True

• False

A practical test is one that is excessively expensive to implement.

• True

• False

What does construct validity refer to?

• The concepts or theories underlying the usage of certain ability.

• Consequences of using a particular test.

• Correlation between the content of the test and the language skill.

• The degree to which a test looks right.

What is essential for ensuring the validity of a test, according to the provided statements?

• The correlation between the test contents and the language skills it measures must be vague.

• Test items should only partially represent the course objective.

• The test contents must clearly correlate with the language skills and structures it measures.

• Test items should be randomly chosen without relation to the course objective.

Which of the following is an example of positive washback?

• A test that makes teachers focus only on test-taking strategies.

• A test that encourages students to practice real-world language use.

• A test that is too difficult, leading to student frustration.

• A test that is so easy that students do not need to study.

Role-playing a conversation in a restaurant is an example of an authentic speaking assessment.

• True

• False

When assessing reliability, which of the following is a common issue related to students?

• Variability in test item difficulty.

• External noise during the test.

• Temporary factors such as anxiety or illness affecting performance.

• The clarity of test instructions.

Which of the following factors can be a source of unreliability in test administration?

• Using rubrics to assess student work.

• Variations in room temperature and lighting during testing.

• Randomizing the order of test questions.

• Utilizing clear and comprehensive instructions.

An example of an authentic assessment task could be:

• Reciting grammar rules.

• Writing an email to a friend.

• Answering random vocabulary questions.

• Filling in blanks with given words.

What does "washback" refer to in education?

• The amount of homework a student receives.

• The effects of testing on teaching and learning.

• The grades students receive on tests.

• The type of classroom decorations.