TSL 3112 LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT

PROFICIENCY TEST
Presented by: Ida Syazwani binti Mohd Jamil Siti Zafidah binti Mujir Lecturer: Dr. Rafiah binti Abdul Rahman

 A proficiency Test;
measures an individuals abilities and skills in a domain or subject to know

how well he/she has learned, understood and internalized the related concepts and principles.
may assess a students skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking or

vocabulary.
evaluates a learner's understanding of specific material identify areas to work on predict a learner's ability to complete a course or take an exam

Main focus;
assessing

students abilities and skills to apply knowledge and understanding of any subject to new and unfamiliar everyday life situations.

 The core testing element of such a test will include observing,

comparing, classifying, solving, translating, interpreting, analysing, synthesising, creating, composing, deducing, justifying and judging/evaluating.

Proficiency tests are almost always summative and norm-referenced

(performance of one individual is ranked in comparison with that of others).

 Examples:
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assesses all of your English skills reading, writing, listening and speaking, and is designed to reflect how you will use English at study, at work, and at play, in your new life abroad. uses a one-on-one speaking test to assess your English communication skills

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Malaysian University English Test (MUET) A competency test in the English Language taken by students who wish to pursue their tertiary education in a local institution of higher learning. This test comprises four components; Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing The exam is not computerized and the biggest difference between MUET and other English examinations is the format of the speaking test, where you will be expected to participate in a mock committee meeting.

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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) developed to address the problem of ensuring English language proficiency for non-native speakers wishing to study at U.S. universities. measures ability to use and understand English at the university level. evaluates how well you combine your listening, reading, speaking and writing skills to perform academic tasks. administered via the Internet.

REFERENCES
List of language proficiency tests. (2013, May 6). Retrieved from Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_language_proficiency_tests
Proficiency Test. (n.d.). Retrieved from British Council:

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/knowledge-database/proficiency-test
Proficiency Test: What is Proficiency Test? (n.d.). Retrieved from CBSE

FAQs: http://www.icbse.com/faqs/what-proficiency-test