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Title: Practical Design and Implementation Considerations of a Computer Adaptive Foreign Language Test: The Monash/Melbourne French CAT.
Language: English
Authors: Burston, Jack, Monville-Burston, Monique
Source: CALICO Journal. Aut 1995 13(1):26-46.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 21
Publication Date: 1995
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Algorithms, College Students, Computer Assisted Testing, Foreign Countries, French, Higher Education, Models, Test Construction, Test Validity, Testing
Geographic Terms: Australia
ISSN: 0742-7778
Abstract: Describes the academic context in which the "French CAT" was created and trialed and gives a detailed consideration of the test presentation platform and operating algorithms. Finally, the article evaluates the first administration of the test and discusses its reliability and validity as a placement instrument for first-year Australian university students. (44 references) (Author/CK)
Entry Date: 1996
Accession Number: EJ522957
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