Validity of Assessments for English Language Learning Students in a National/ International Context

• Hoofdauteur: Jamal Abedi (Auteur)
• Formaat: Boek
• Gepubliceerd in: Universidad de Navarra, 2009-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Onderwerpen: article
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This paper provides a summary of research that shows a substantial performance gap between native and non-native speakers of assessment language. Such a performance gap increases with the level of language demand of the test items. Results of studies indicate that unnecessary linguistic complexity m...