ISSUES IN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT: THEN AND NOW

Corpus linguistics improves standardized tests by providing real-world language data and enhancing test authenticity.

Which of the following characteristics is true of traditional assessments?

Disadvantages of technology-assisted testing is that it allows for more personal interaction during oral production

Which type of assessment is characterized by criterion-referenced scores?

What was the primary focus of language testing in the 1940s and 1950s?

During the 1970s and 1980s, language testing methods shifted towards which of the following?

Computer-Adaptive Testingbegins with the easiest questions and adjusts the difficulty based on the test-taker’s response

What is an example of an alternative assessment?

Automated essay evaluation has been advancedthrough technologies developed by researchers like Shermis ,Burstein.

What is the goal of present-day authentic assessment in language testing?

Which of the following best describes discrete-point testing?

What is a primary benefit of alternative assessments?

CAT is used in assessments like the TOEFL and includes automated scoring for both essays and oral production.

What type of tests did behavioral psychology primarily influence in language testing?