Testing for language teachers / Arthur Hughes and Jake Hughes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hughes, Arthur, 1941- author.

Hughes, Jake, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language and languages--Ability testing.

Language and languages.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 287 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2020.

Summary:

This book provides an accessible guide to concepts in language testing and the testing of specific skills and systems. It combines theory and practical recommendations to help teachers understand the principles of testing and how they can be applied, supporting them to write better tests. The third edition has been extensively revised and updated to reflect recent developments in the field, while retaining the straightforward approach that made the earlier editions essential reading for trainee and experienced teachers alike. It features new content on technology, including computer adaptive testing and the use of automated scoring for all skills. It also includes an extended discussion of language testers' responsibilities, new chapters on non-testing methods of assessment and a checklist to help teachers choose tests.

Contents:

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgements

Preface

1 Testing, teaching and society: the language tester's responsibilities

2 Testing as problem solving: an overview of the book

3 Kinds of tests and testing

4 Validity

5 Reliability

6 Achieving positive backwash

7 Stages of test development

8 Common test techniques

9 Testing writing

10 Testing speaking

11 Testing reading

12 Testing listening

13 Testing grammar and vocabulary

14 Testing overall ability

15 Tests for young learners

16 Beyond testing: other means of assessment

17 New technology and language testing

18 Test administration

19 The statistical analysis of test data

Appendix 1 Item banking

Appendix 2 Checklist for teachers choosing tests for their students

Appendix 3 The secrets of happiness

Bibliography

Author index

Subject index.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 06 Oct 2021).

ISBN:

9781009024723

1009024728

OCLC:

1272902669