assessment

Formal assessment

Test type according to purpose

Bachman's Framework for characterizing tests

First, second and third generation test

after course

during course

before course

Aptitude test

Placement test

Diagnostic test

Progress test

Achievement tests

Proficiency test

Bachman (1990)

features to classify any language test

The decision to be made from the test

The content of the test

The analysis of results

First generation tests

Second generation tests

Third generation tests

test associated with the grammar/translation approach

questions measure one itemof language

tests assess integrative language

they're based on a syllabus of language study

they're based on a theory of languageproficiency

they cover a wide range of language skills

they provide continous feedback to the teacher and the learner

they determine appropriate typesof teaching and learning activities

they are used to make decisions regarding their placement into appropiate groups

they are used to predict who will be a successful language learner