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Vocabulary Assessment Methods and Critique in Language Testing

Explore principles of vocabulary assessment, potential test formats, and critique of current practices by prominent assessors. Examination of proficiency and achievement tests, passive vs. active skills, and strategies for effective testing. Consideration of seven characteristics in test design, along with alternative assessment methods like Hangman, Cross Puzzle, and Scrabble.

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Vocabulary Assessment Methods and Critique in Language Testing

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  1. Assessing Vocabulary Group 6 April, Karen, Lillian, Peggy, Vivian

  2. Outline • Principles---April • Possible formats --- Lillian, Karen • Critic—Vivian, Peggy

  3. Principles 1.Proficiency test Achievement test 2. Passive or receptive--- reading, listening Active or productive---- speaking, writing 3. Three things that testers have to keep in mind

  4. Possible Formats of Testing Vocabulary

  5. Critic the Current Test • 台北區公私立高級中學九十一學年度第一學期學科能力測驗模擬考 • 台北區公立高級中學九十一學年度第一學期複習考

  6. Seven Characteristics • Distractors having a similar “meaning” to the key (correct answer) but inappropriate in context. • Distractors that are contextually related but not fit in the context. • Overemphasize on grammar

  7. Distractors having similar “spelling” but different meanings • Unclear structure of the question sentence • Questions involving in proverbs • Options related to idioms or phrases

  8. Alternative Assessment of Vocabulary • Hangman • Cross puzzle • Scrabble • Snake

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