The Validity of Writing Test Tasks / John Read.

This paper, a discussion of the use of written tests to assess second language proficiency and achievement, considers what constitutes a valid writing test task and addresses three questions: (1) To what extent is performance influenced by prior knowledge about the topic? (2) Does it make a differen...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Read, John
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1990.
Subjects:
English for Academic Purposes.
Foreign Countries.
Higher Education.
Language Proficiency.
Language Tests.
Prior Learning.
Second Language Instruction.
Second Languages.
Test Format.
Test Items.
Test Validity.
Writing Exercises.
Writing Tests.
Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)
Reports, Evaluative.
Speeches/Meeting Papers.
Genre:
Reports, Evaluative.
Speeches/Meeting Papers.
Physical Description:16 pages
Format: Microfilm Book

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