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ERIC Number: EJ1162524
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-1657-0790
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Analysing Test-Takers' Views on a Computer-Based Speaking Test
Amengual-Pizarro, Marian; García-Laborda, Jesús
PROFILE: Issues in Teachers' Professional Development, v19 suppl 1 p23-38 2017
This study examines test-takers' views on a computer-delivered speaking test in order to investigate the aspects they consider most relevant in technology-based oral assessment, and to explore the main advantages and disadvantages computer-based tests may offer as compared to face-to-face speaking tests. A small-scale open questionnaire was administered to 80 test-takers who took the APTIS speaking test at the Universidad de Alcalá in April 2016. Results reveal that examinees believe computer-based tests provide a valid measure of oral competence in English and are considered to be an adequate method for the assessment of speaking. Interestingly, the data suggest that personal characteristics of test-takers seem to play a key role in deciding upon the most suitable and reliable delivery mode.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Spain
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