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Characterising Your Language Test
The first unit in the Aston University MSc in TESOL/TESP's Language Testing module by Sue Wharton.

Self Assessment in Language Testing
An excellent short article by Christine Coombe that looks at the practical difficulties of reliability and validity issues in self assessment.

Using Self-Assessment in the Classroom
Christine Coombe & Christine Canning detail 7 tried and tested methods of self-assessment to use with your students in this short, practical article.

Types of Testing
A task based worksheet for you and your colleagues to discuss the myriad of testing terminology.

 

 

 

 

 

CTELT 2000
Presentation archives from the Current Trends in English Language Testing conference from two years ago including an excellent paper by Cyril Weir.

CTELT 2002
Presentation archives from the 6th Annual Conference on a site that allows you to download the keynote speeches using Real Player.

UCLES
The home page of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.

Computer Adaptive Testing
Details of the computer adaptive testing (CAT) research project at the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA), which aimed to develop a cost-effective, accurate, and flexible means to assess students' reading proficiency.

Language Testing Update
Published twice a year by the University of Lancaster, this is the official newsletter of the International Language Testing Association.

Resources in Language Testing
Glenn Fulcher's site on language testing - one of the most complete on the subject available on the net.