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Development and Validation of a Computerized Adaptive EFL Test

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  1. Lianzhen He

    1. Institute of Applied Linguistics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

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  2. Shangchao Min

    1. Institute of Applied Linguistics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

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  • Reports on the design of a computerized adaptive language test to assess EFL listening and reading proficiency
  • Covers a relatively systematic validation study of computerized adaptive language tests
  • Provides a solid reference for L2 teachers and test developers

Part of the book series: Qizhen Humanities and Social Sciences Library (QHSSL)

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The book reports on the development and validation of a computerized adaptive EFL test, which is used as an exit requirement for non-English-major undergraduates at a major Chinese university. Unlike the tests reported in previous research on computerized adaptive language test (CALT), which were mostly designed to assess vocabulary, grammar and reading, this test consists of listening and reading components using both dichotomously-scored stand-alone items and polytomously-scored testlet-based items. The book is an essential and stimulating read for researchers and graduate students in the testing domain, particularly for those who are interested in CALT, item response theory (IRT), and quantitative research methods in general. It also constitutes a solid reference resource for L2 teachers and test developers. One of the distinctive features of the book is its operationalization of assessment use argument (AUA) in the investigation of the construct validity of the CALT. Another strength of this book is that it provides insight into the specific procedures that are followed in the development of CALTs and addresses a few key issues, such as local item dependence and DIF detection that were ignored in previous CALT development research.

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction

    • Lianzhen He, Shangchao Min
    Pages 1-13

  3. Item Response Theory

    • Lianzhen He, Shangchao Min
    Pages 15-24

  4. Validation Frameworks and Methods

    • Lianzhen He, Shangchao Min
    Pages 25-36

  5. Components of Computerized Adaptive Language Testing

    • Lianzhen He, Shangchao Min
    Pages 37-51

  6. Design of CALT

    • Lianzhen He, Shangchao Min
    Pages 53-95

  7. Validation of CALT

    • Lianzhen He, Shangchao Min
    Pages 97-128

  8. Conclusion

    • Lianzhen He, Shangchao Min
    Pages 129-135

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 137-162
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Applied Linguistics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

    Lianzhen He, Shangchao Min

About the authors

Dr. Lianzhen He is Professor at the School of International Studies, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. Her research focuses on language assessment and applied linguistics in general. She serves as Vice President of China Association of Language Testing and Assessment and serves on the editorial board of Language Assessment Quarterly. She has published papers in influential journals such as Language Testing, Assessing Writing, and Language Teaching.
 
Dr. Shangchao Min is Professor at the School of International Studies, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. Her main research interests are language assessment, especially computerized language testing and cognitive diagnostic assessment. She serves as Executive Board Member of China Association of Language Testing and Assessment and serves on the editorial board of Language Assessment Quarterly. Her publications have appeared in journals such as Language Testing and Language Teaching.

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