150 likes | 408 Views
Assessing Vocabulary. Group 6 April, Karen, Lillian, Peggy, Vivian. Outline. Principles---April Possible formats --- Lillian, Karen Critic—Vivian, Peggy. Principles. 1. Proficiency test Achievement test 2. Passive or receptive--- reading, listening
E N D
Assessing Vocabulary Group 6 April, Karen, Lillian, Peggy, Vivian
Outline • Principles---April • Possible formats --- Lillian, Karen • Critic—Vivian, Peggy
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
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
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
Distractors having similar “spelling” but different meanings • Unclear structure of the question sentence • Questions involving in proverbs • Options related to idioms or phrases
Alternative Assessment of Vocabulary • Hangman • Cross puzzle • Scrabble • Snake