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Statistics for Classroom Language Assessment: Using Numbers Meaningfully

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  • Author(s): Giraldo, Frank (ORCID Giraldo, Frank (ORCID 0000-0001-5221-8245)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    HOW. Jul-Dec 2020 27(2):135-155.
  • Publication Date:
    2020
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Descriptive
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      ASOCOPI, the Colombian Association of Teachers of English. Cra 27 A #53-06, oficina 405, Bogota, Colombia. +57-2115018; Fax: +57-2115018. e-mail: asocopicolombia@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.howjournalcolombia.org/index.php/how
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      21
    • Intended Audience:
      Teachers
    • Subject Terms:
      Language Tests; Statistics; Scores; Test Results; Decision Making; Criterion Referenced Tests; Foreign Countries; English (Second Language); Test Interpretation
    • Subject Terms:
      Colombia
    • ISSN:
      0120-5927
    • Abstract:
      Large-scale language testing uses statistical information to account for the quality of an assessment system. In this reflection article, I explain how basic statistics can be used meaningfully in the context of classroom language assessment. The paper explores a series of statistical calculations that can be used to examine test scores and assessment decisions in the language classroom. Therefore, interpretations for criterion-referenced assessment underlie the paper. Finally, I discuss limitations and include recommendations for teachers to use statistics.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2020
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1268252