{"product_id":"a-practical-guide-to-language-assessment-how-do-you-know-that-your-students-are-learning-paperback-softback-9781394238736","title":"A Practical Guide to Language Assessment; How Do You Know That Your Students Are Learning? (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394238736","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eA Practical Guide to Language Assessment\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eHow Do You Know That Your Students Are Learning?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eIldiko Porter-Szucs (Author), Cynthia J. Macknish (Author), Suzanne Toohey (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394238736, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 12 March 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e400 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 17.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.68 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn essential resource on effective language assessment, invaluable for a new generation of teachers and education researchers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Practical Guide to Language Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e helps educators at every level redefine their approach to language assessment. Grounded in extensive research and aligned with the latest advances in language education, this comprehensive guide introduces foundational concepts and explores key principles in test development and item writing. Authored by a team of experienced language teacher educators, this book addresses the potential impacts of poorly designed tools and prepares teachers to make informed, effective assessment decisions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for developing test blueprints and crafting effective assessment tools, including those for young learners, \u003ci\u003eA Practical Guide to Language Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e bridges the gap between theory and practice to provide the real-world training educators need to successfully navigate the complexities of modern language assessment. Clear and accessible chapters highlight the critical role of well-designed assessments, emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate tools to accurately measure student proficiency, and discuss recent innovations and emerging needs. With practical examples and a focus on current innovations, including ‘ungrading’ and the use of AI, \u003ci\u003eA Practical Guide to Language Assessment:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the foundational concepts of language assessment with practical examples and clear explanations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBridges theoretical principles with practical applications, enabling educators to create effective test blueprints and assessment items and tasks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides up-to-date coverage of timely topics such as the integration of AI in assessments and the ethical and legal considerations of language testing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a wealth of in-depth examples of how theoretical concepts can be operationalized in practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Practical Guide to Language Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read for students in language education, as well as teachers, assessment managers, professional development trainers, and policymakers in language program evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Concepts 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Qualities of Test Usefulness and the Assessment Use Argument 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Test Design 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Crafting Assessments 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Tools of the Trade 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Assessing Young Learners 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 PK-12 in the United States and Canada: Assessment Is Not a Dirty Word 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Assessing Exceptional Language Learners 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Assessing Listening, Viewing, Representing, Speaking, and Pronunciation 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Assessing Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Writing 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Grading, Evaluation, and Feedback 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Ethics, Fairness, and Security 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Technology for Language Assessment 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Improving Assessments Through Statistics 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Conclusion 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendices 333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Diagnostic Test (Pre-Test) 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Achievement Test (Post-Test) 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Answer Keys 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 377\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Linguistics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Linguistics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Linguistics%20%5BCF%5D%22\"\u003eCF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52507299774744,"sku":"9781394238736","price":31.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394238736.jpg?v=1786443772","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/a-practical-guide-to-language-assessment-how-do-you-know-that-your-students-are-learning-paperback-softback-9781394238736","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}