ASSESSMENT IN ELT

“TEST SPESIFICATION”
Kurnia Sandi
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TEST SPESIFICATION
 Test specifications – usually called ‘specs’ –
are generative explanatory documents for
the creation of test tasks.
 Specs have the role of a generative blue
print, from which many equivalent test items
or tasks can be produced.
 Specs tell us the rationale behind the various
choices that we make.
 Specs tell us how to phrase the test items.
WHAT IS SPECS GOAL IN A
TEST?
 The ultimate goal of a specs review is to
build a stronger validity argument by
identifying issues that might undermine the
validity.
ITEM TEST GOOD SPEC?
 Are the directions to each section absolutely
clear?
 Does each item measure a specific item?
 Is each item stated in clear, simple language?
 Does the difficulty of each item seem to be
appropriate for the students?
 Does the sum of the items and test as whole
adequately reflect the learning objectives?
TEST SPECIFICATIONS
CORNERSTONES
 Validity : The term validity refers to the extent to
which a test measures what it says it measures
 Reliability: Reliability is concerned with ensuring
consistency of test scores.
 Practicality: Practical issues include time, resources and
administrative logistics; and it is, perhaps, one of the
most important qualities of a test.
 Washback : refers to the effect of testing on teaching
and learning.
 Authenticity: It is an important criterion to judge a
test’s quality; and good testing, should strive to use
formats and tests that mirror the types of situations in
which students would authentically use the target
language.
COMPONENTS OF TEST SPESFICATION
 WRITING
 READING
 SPEAKING
 LISTENING
CONCLUSION
 Blueprints for creating test items
 Curriculum developers to design
 Research and evaluator design learning plan
 Ensure that item contents matches
objectiove or criteria to be assessed