2001•Journal of Southwest Jiaotong UniversityRequires access

Washback Effect of Language Testing

Huang Da-yong, Jin Gui-lin

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Language testing influences educational and social systems and the individuals within the systems. Its impact on language teaching, which is called washback, can be positive and negative. This article discusses the two aspects of washback and puts forward some proposals to minimize the negative aspect and maximize the positive aspect.

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Key concepts: Language assessment, Computer science, Psychology, Mathematics education, Linguistics, Philosophy