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Test Review: LanguageCert IESOL B1 (Achiever) SELT 考试回顾：LanguageCert IESOL B1（成就者）SELT

IF 2.9 2区文学

Language Assessment Quarterly Pub Date : 2022-07-28 DOI: 10.1080/15434303.2022.2103420

William S. Pearson

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Evaluating Fairness and Justice of External English Language Test Score Interpretation and Use for Japanese University Admission 评价日本大学对外英语考试成绩解释与使用的公平性与正义性

IF 2.9 2区文学

Language Assessment Quarterly Pub Date : 2022-07-27 DOI: 10.1080/15434303.2022.2083965

H. Saito, Yasuyo Sawaki, Kiwamu Kasahara

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Assessing Speaking in Context: Expanding the Construct and its Applications 语境中的口语评估：结构的拓展及其应用

IF 2.9 2区文学

Language Assessment Quarterly Pub Date : 2022-07-03 DOI: 10.1080/15434303.2022.2095913

Nichola Glasson

引用次数: 7

Prof Liz Hamp-Lyons (1946–2022) 利兹·汉普-莱昂斯教授(1946-2022)

IF 2.9 2区文学

Language Assessment Quarterly Pub Date : 2022-06-20 DOI: 10.1080/15434303.2022.2085573

E. Bruce, A. Green

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An Investigation of the Impact of Jagged Profile on L2 Speaking Test Ratings: Evidence from Rating and Eye-tracking Data 锯齿形轮廓对二语口语测试评分影响的研究:来自评分和眼动数据的证据

IF 2.9 2区文学

Language Assessment Quarterly Pub Date : 2022-06-12 DOI: 10.1080/15434303.2022.2078720

Wenyue Ma, Paula M. Winke

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引用次数: 3

The Fluctuating Effect of Thinking on Language Performance: New Evidence for the Island Ridge Curve 思维对语言表现的波动效应：岛脊曲线的新证据

IF 2.9 2区文学

Language Assessment Quarterly Pub Date : 2022-06-12 DOI: 10.1080/15434303.2022.2080553

Yuyang Cai, Huilin Chen

引用次数: 4

Investigating the Effects of Task Type and Linguistic Background on Accuracy in Automated Speech Recognition Systems: Implications for Use in Language Assessment of Young Learners 研究任务类型和语言背景对自动语音识别系统准确性的影响：对年轻学习者语言评估的启示

IF 2.9 2区文学

Language Assessment Quarterly Pub Date : 2022-03-27 DOI: 10.1080/15434303.2022.2038172

L. Hannah, H. Kim, E. Jang

引用次数: 2

Application of Bi-factor MIRT and Higher-order CDM Models to an In-house EFL Listening Test for Diagnostic Purposes 双因素MIRT和高阶CDM模型在诊断性英语听力测试中的应用

IF 2.9 2区文学

Language Assessment Quarterly Pub Date : 2022-03-15 DOI: 10.1080/15434303.2021.1980571

Shangchao Min, Hongwen Cai, Lianzhen He

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引用次数: 3

Classroom-Based Formative Assessment 基于课堂的形成性评估

IF 2.9 2区文学

Language Assessment Quarterly Pub Date : 2022-03-14 DOI: 10.1080/15434303.2022.2050729

Chunqing Zhang, Liping Liu

引用次数: 2

Promoting Change in Language Teaching and Assessment at Policy and Practice Levels: An Interview with Hossein Farhady 在政策和实践层面促进语言教学和评估的变革——侯赛因·法哈迪访谈录

IF 2.9 2区文学

Language Assessment Quarterly Pub Date : 2022-03-12 DOI: 10.1080/15434303.2022.2038173

P. Tavakoli

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