DESIGNING LANGUAGE TESTS

DESIGNING LANGUAGE TESTS

1. WHAT IS THE PURPOUSE OF A TEST?

   • Measure the achievement of a student after a period

2. WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF A TEST?

   • Stablish specific objectives taking into account aspects of an unit
   • use correctly words or terms in specific contexts
   • Dmostrate the ability to recognize nd use words or topics

3. HOW WILL THE TEST SPECIFICATIONS REFLECT THE PURPOUSE AND THE OBJECTIVES?

   • Topics that are tested are reflected on the structure of the test
   • Time, vocabulary, items

4. HOW WILL THE TEST TASKS BE SELECTED AND THE SEPARATED ITEMS ARRANGED?

   • Desitions about the type of tasks in the test
   • Vocabulary used
   • Directions for developing the test

5. WHAT KIND OF SCORING, GRADING AND FEEDBACK IS EXPECTED?

   • Considering how results and feedback will be provided
   • Vocabulary
   • Grading
   • Passing mark
   • Feedback

6. 1. Heading 2.Instructions 3.scoring 4.sections 5. tasks and items