State Assessment Policy and Practice for English Language Learners: A National Perspective presents three significant studies, each examining a different aspect of states' strategies for including English language learners in state assessments. • An Analysis of State Assessment Policies Regarding Accommodations for English Language Learners; • A Survey and Description of Test Translation Practices; and • An Examination of State Practices for Reporting Participation and Performance of English Language Learners in State Assessments.
With a highly communicative syllabus and interactive multimedia support materials, plus expert tips and advice from one of the world's leading business schools, Business Result helps learners develop the skills they need, quickly and effect.
How can you avoid the common mistakes students make at Proficiency? Based on analysis of over 7,000 exam scripts, this book looks at real errors made by learners in the exam and explains how to make sure you get it right.
In this book the author builds a comprehensive framework for the assessment of young language learners in both foreign language and second language learning situations. She begins by considering why we need a special book on young learner assessment, and describes the nature of young learner language learning. The assessment approach is task-based and is centred around tasks and techniques suitable for young learners, with particular emphasis on classroom assessment. Oral language assessment, and reading and writing assessment are addressed in separate chapters.
The assessment of language learners is having a growing impact in English language teaching and applied linguistics. A formal evaluation of students' writing abilities is important for language teachers in order to assess the pedagogical needs of their students. While there has been a considerable body of work undertaken on assessing the writing abilities of native speakers, the issues surrounding the assessment of second language learners' writing abilities are still emerging.
