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HOW TO TEST GRAMMAR - Coggle Diagram
HOW TO TEST GRAMMAR
Using Discrete-item tests
Tests which test one element of language at a time
The individual components of the learner's knowledge. E.g: Gap-fills and multiple choice
SAMPLE TEST 1 :check:
Level - intermediate class
Focus: the differences between yet, already and still on meaning and their position in the sentence and the kinds of verb structures they combine with
Purpose: Test the students’ command of adverb
Test 1: Fairly limited
Test only word order constraints on the 3 adverbs.
e.g: Problem - "bluffing"
solution - Ask to translate
could do the test without understanding either the meaning of the adverbs themselves nor the context
Random guesswork
Test 2: Gap-fill
to fill the gaps successfully, need to understand the meaning of the text
easy to design and mark
Test 3: Tests learner's understanding of the item, using grammar interpretation task
Problem: time lag between understanding&production
solution: change the instruction
Test 4&5: move in the direction of performance tests
Test 4: Needs imagination (not favour students who find spontaneity & creativity)
Test 5: provides more natural context
The purpose:
To place learners in the right class (placement tests)
To test how well they have done at the end
Language testing:
Placement test- right class (Pre-course Test)
Progress Test (In-Course Test)
Achievement Test (End-Course Test)
Advantages:
Practical - Easy to design & mark
Reliable -The result are consistent regardless who marks them
perfectly valid test for pair, group or individual study
can have positive backwash effects
useful for revision
Using Oral Performance Tests
An assessment requiring the students to perform a task or activity
valid test
students need to put communicative resources to the test
show student ability to use linguistic system
pronunciation
grammar
vocab
problem
validity of scoring system:
equal distribution of marks between fluency, complexity & accuracy
reliability
face validity
difficult to set up
Positive backwash effects
students need to practice interaction skill&grammar
SAMPLE TEST 2
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level: Lower intermediate
Focus: Description of places including describing changes using the present perfect
purpose: Test the mentioned aspects in focus