Publication

2006-05-22 - Cambridge University Press

Language

English

Word Count

38,000 words, Guess

Page Count

152 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100521549493
  • ISBN-139780521549493
  • LibraryThing3636817
  • Open LibraryOL7746020M

Description

"In 1998 and 1999 three of the largest providers of educational tests introduced computer-based versions of proficiency tests for English as a Foreign Language. At around the same time, many institutions began to offer Web-based tests for particular language courses and classes. These two phenomena have greatly added to the momentum of work in computer-assisted testing and mean that assessment through computer technology is becoming a fact for language learners in educational settings, and therefore for teachers and researchers. This volume is the first to consider the theoretical, methodological and practical issues, and their implications for language teaching professionals wishing to engage with computer-assisted assessment."--Jacket.

First Sentence

It would be difficult to estimate how many second language learners today have taken or will take a language test delivered by computer, but many high- and low-stakes tests are delivered by computer and the number is rapidly increasing.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Assessing Language through Computer Technology (Cambridge Language Assessment)PaperbackCambridge University Press2006-05-22

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