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Placement and Practice Tests from
oxfordenglishtesting.com
Возможности системы OET
WHO USES PLACEMENT TESTS AND WHAT DO THEY USE THEM FOR?
Oxford Online Placement Test
The main characteristics of Computer Adaptive Testing The main characteristics of Computer Adaptive Testing
Computer-adaptive testing (CAT) is a technologically advanced method of assessment
•Self-Pacing •Challenge. •Immediate Feedback •Improved Test Security •Presentation
CAT
Presents test items to examinees according to the estimated level of the examinee's language ability
Easier items ITEM BANK Harder items
1st item CORRECT
2nd item CORRECT
3rd item CORRECT
4th item INCORRECT
5th item CORRECT
6th item INCORRECT
7th item CORRECT
8th item CORRECT
CAT
The OOPT was influenced by many sources of information in the design phase.
The first source of information was a comprehensive model of communicative language ability, grammatical form and semantic meaning
The second source of information for the OOPT design was OUP curricula.
The third source of information - pedagogical English grammars.
The fourth source of information for the OOPT design involved a close examinationof the grammar and listening level descriptors in the CEFR.
The fifth source of information used was second language acquisition (SLA) research.
The final source of information used to design the OOPT was a survey of themes and topics in selected OUP and other ESL/EFL coursebooks
Placement Test
The Oxford Online Placement Test
• short: 40 to 45 minutes
• comprehensive: Max 45 questions:– 30 Use of English, 15 Listening
• reliable: test identifies and adapts to student’s level
• clear: automatic marking and instant result
• flexible: anywhere with a computer and internet access
• informative: results can be broken down and analysed
Placement: what we test
Form:
grammar and vocabulary
This section of the test includes three language knowledge tasks.
1- to measure grammatical forms;
2- to measure semantic meaning;
3- is a test of grammatical form and meaning;
Placement: what we test
Meaning:
understanding how language is used
Placement: what we test
Listening Skills
Listening Skills
• Three different task types:
1.Short dialogue2.Long dialogue
3.Monologue• British 100%
• American 100%• 50%/50% British /American
Using the result
LMS –Learning Management
System
Using the results
Interpreting the scores
What do the results tell us about the students’ level?
Aggregate scoreAggregate score - Subtotal score in each part
- CEFR level based on each part
- Subtotal score in each part- CEFR level based on each part
CustomisableCustomisable
How the test is administered – assigning the test
How the test is administered – assigning the test
How the test is administered – assigning the test
Some key points
• Allows you to set, monitor and analyse tests whenever and wherever you want.
• Provides clear, accurate and reliable results to help you in the classroom.
• Helps indicate level of ability of each student.
• Differentiates scores for different skills.
What is oxfordenglishtesting.com?
• A website for online practice tests
• KET, PET, FCE, CAE, IELTS, TOEIC® and TOEFL iBT™
Instant Support
Online Dictionary Exam tips
Sample written answersAudio scripts
Automatic marking & instant feedback
Useful phrases
Test mode
• No support features and timer on
• Teacher can re-assign in practice mode
for students to review.
Test, paper or part
• Assign practice tests in practice mode for homework
• Assign practice tests in test mode to give students timed practice under exam conditions
Homework or mock exam
Benefits for Students
• Practice English interactively
• Get better exam results
• Practice when and where they want
• Feel more confident with the language
Benefits for Teachers
• Less administration
• Improve their students results
• Have confidence in materials
• Offer extra practice and homework online
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