formal testing in tefl
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Formal testing is important to both student and TEFL teacher and may be administered at either the start of a course; end of a course or at the end of a specific area of work such
as at the end of a unit in a course book.
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There are various reasons for testing. For the TEFL teacher it can show the effectiveness of
the teaching/learning and it also tells you what needs to be taught/learnt/revised.
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For the ESL/EFL student it gives an idea of own progress which is motivating and also it’s
good for class dynamic.
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There are four types of formal tests: Progress test, Proficiency test, Placement test and
Diagnostic test.
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You can test specific items that you have taught in class such as vocabulary, structure,
function, register and pronunciation.
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You can also test skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking; or decide to test the
general fluency and communicative efficiency of your students.
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An important thing to remember when administering a test is to mark and return it quickly. Go over it with your students, check answers and give appropriate feedback and
clarification.
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