Language Assessment provides teachers with a clear presentation of the essentials for assessing second language learning fairly and effectively. This updated second edition includes new research and information on standardized tests, a new chapter on form-focused assessment, and a concise glossary of terms. With a focus on the most common pedagogical challenge — classroom-based assessment — Language Assessment delivers useful tools for evaluating and designing practical, effective assessment techniques. Features: <ul>
<li> Updated references and new information reflecting recent advances and current challenges in the field. </li>
<li> Classification of assessment techniques ranging from controlled to open-ended item types on a specified continuum of micro- and macroskills of language. </li>
<li> Systematic treatment of assessment for all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) as well as grammar and vocabulary. </li>
<li> Discussion of large-scale standardized tests, the ethics of testing, letter grading, and overall evaluation of student performance. </li>
<li> Comprehensive presentation of alternatives in assessment, such as portfolios, journals, conferences, observations, interviews, and self- or peer-assessment. </li> </ul>
 New Features <ul>
<li> Chapter objectives that preview content and goals </li> <li> A new chapter on form-focused assessment </li> <li> An appendix of commercially available tests </li> <li> A concise glossary of assessment terms </li> </ul>

Language Assessment: Principles and Classroom Practices (2nd Edition)

Reference

Brown, H. Douglas

Abeywickrama, Priyanvada

English as a Second Language

Pearson Education ESL

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Language Assessment: Principles and Classroom Practices (2nd Edition)