On the Cloze Test in English Testing
Xiao Chen
Abstract
Xiao Chen
Abstract
Test point strata and inference are two important considerations in designing English cloze tests. Based on the data and analysis of an experiment, the paper makes a detailed study of the effects of these two factors on difficulty level, discrimination and validity, in order to establish an advisable and scientific way of designing English cloze tests.
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Test point strata and inference are two important considerations in designing English cloze tests. Based on the data and analysis of an experiment, the paper makes a detailed study of the effects of these two factors on difficulty level, discrimination and validity, in order to establish an advisable and scientific way of designing English cloze tests.
Key concepts: Test (biology), Cloze test, Inference, Point (geometry), Computer science, Psychology, Order (exchange), Linguistics