应用语言语言测试的种类.ppt

Contents 2.Tests distinguished by linguistic levels and skills The rationale of the discrete-point test is derived from structural linguistics and behavioristic psychology which claim that behavior is in essence the sum total of its component part . The integrative test is based on the assumption that language competence is a unified whole which cannot be separated and tested adequately. * Types of Language Test Tests distinguished by the standard for measuring 1 Tests distinguished by linguistic levels and skills 2 Tests distinguished by the system of scoring 3 Tests distinguished by the nature of the test 4 Measure how the performance of a student or a group of other groups of students compares with the performance of other students or groups. norm group (常模团体） 1.Standard for measuring Two types According to a particular external criterion which has been agreed upon. eg: 高考，公务员录用考试 Criterion-referenced tests Norm-referenced tests 标准参照性考试 常模参照测验 Difference The student’s behavior is measured with reference to externally predetermined and specified objectives and standards Criterion-referenced tests It measures a student’s behavior with reference to the behavior of other students, which is set up as a norm. Norm-referenced tests The major difference is the standard used Tests of phonology Tests of vocabulary Tests of grammar …… linguistic levels Reading tests Speaking (oral) tests Writing tests Linguistic skills Listening tests System of scoring 1 2 3.Tests distinguished by the system of scoring subjective tests objective tests subjective tests objective tests A test which is scored according to the personal judgment of the scorer eg: an essay examination. A test which is marked without the use of the examiner’s personal judgment. Subjective tests and objective tests, which are more suitable for testing a large group of students (say , more than 10,000) discrete-point tests (离散点测试） 4.Tests distinguished by the nature of the test in