Khalifa, Hanan, & Weir,Cyril J. (2009). Examining Reading: Research and Practice in Assessing Second Language Reading. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
摘要:
This publication highlights the need for test developers to provide clear explanations of the ability constructs which underpin tests offered in the public domain. An explanation is increasingly required or if the validity of test score interpretation and use are to be supported both logically and with empirical evidence. The book demonstrates the application of a comprehensive test validation framework which adopts a socio-cognitive perspective. The framework embraces six core components which reflect the practical nature and quality of an actual testing event. It examines Cambridge ESOL writing tasks from the following perspectives: Test Taker, Cognitive Validity, Context Validity, Scoring Validity, Criterion-related Validity and Consequential Validity. The authors show how an understanding and analysis of the framework and its components in relation to specific writing tests can assist test developers to operationalise their tests more effectively, especially in relation to criterial distinctions across test levels.
Contents
List of abbreviations
Series Editors' note
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Test-taker characteristics
3. Cognitive validity
4. Context validity
5. Scoring validity
6. Consequential validity
7. Criterion-related validity
8. Conclusions and recommendations
Appendices
Appendix A: Sample Reading tasks at five levels and answer keys
Appendix B: Candidate Information Sheet
Appendix C: Administrative setting
Appendix D: Standard procedures for the production of Reading examination materials
Appendix E: General marking: performance management
Appendix F: Computer-based (CB) reading tests versus paper-based (PB) versions: some issues and directions
References
Author index
Subject index