Valid, reliable, and appropriate assessments for adult English language learners

Series or Serial: ERIC Q & A

Publisher: National Center for ESL Literacy Education

Published At: Washington, DC

Date Published: 2003

Distributor: Center for Applied Linguistics

Source Address: 4646 40th Street, N.W.

Source City/State/Zip: Washington DC 20016-1859

Phone: (202)-362-0700

Material Type: Research/Technical Report

Intended Audience: Mentor/Teacher/Trainer

Physical Media: Print

Physical Description: 4 p

Subjects: Adult Education; English (Second Language); Educational Assessment

Abstract:
This Q & A examines the concepts of validity, reliability, and appropriateness from a language testing perspective as they apply to the assessment issues raised by the National Reporting System for Adult Education established by the U.S. Department of Education. References are included.

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