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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.

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• Teacher can re-assign in practice mode

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• Assign practice tests in test mode to give students timed practice under exam conditions

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