Assessment Myths

Applying Second Language Research to Classroom Teaching

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Testing & Measurement, Teaching, Teaching Methods
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Author: Lia Plakans, Atta Gebril ISBN: 9780472122059
Publisher: University of Michigan Press Publication: August 25, 2016
Imprint: University of Michigan Press ELT Language: English
Author: Lia Plakans, Atta Gebril
ISBN: 9780472122059
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Publication: August 25, 2016
Imprint: University of Michigan Press ELT
Language: English

This volume was conceived as a "best practices" resource for assessment in the way that Vocabulary Myths by Keith S. Folse is one for reading and vocabulary teachers. Like others in the Myths series, this book combines research with good pedagogical practices.
 
The book opens with an introduction that reviews many key assessment terms and concepts.
 
The myths examined in this book are:

  • Assessment is just writing tests and using statistics.
  • A comprehensive final exam is the best way to evaluate students.
  • Scores on performance assessments are preferable because of their accuracy and authenticity.
  • Multiple choice tests are inaccurate measures of language but are easy to write.
  • We should test only one skill at a time.
  • A test’s validity can be determined by looking at it.
  • Issues of fairness are not a concern with standardized testing.
  • Teachers should never be involved in preparing students for tests.

Implications for teaching and an agenda for research are discussed in a conclusion. 

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This volume was conceived as a "best practices" resource for assessment in the way that Vocabulary Myths by Keith S. Folse is one for reading and vocabulary teachers. Like others in the Myths series, this book combines research with good pedagogical practices.
 
The book opens with an introduction that reviews many key assessment terms and concepts.
 
The myths examined in this book are:

Implications for teaching and an agenda for research are discussed in a conclusion. 

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