CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TEST RUBRIC IN THE READING AND LISTENING SECTIONS OF THE TOEFL I-BT
Keywords:
test rubric, test task characteristics, toolbar, high-stakes language test, TOEFL i-BTAbstract
Test rubric refers to the procedures for responding to test tasks and as well as to information on test structure, time allotment and scoring method. In this paper test rubric in computer-assisted language tests will be discussed and illustrated through examples of test rubric in TOEFL i-BT. The basis for this analysis is found in test task characteristics framework which is modified and adapted so as to suit computer-assisted language testing. The characteristics of toolbar, instructions, structure and time allotment, evaluation criteria, and availability of preparation and practice materials will be analyzed both theoretically and practically as they are featured in the Reading and Listening sections of the TOEFL i-BT. The aim of this paper is to show that a common set of test task characteristics may be applied in high-stakes computer-assisted language tests of reading and listening comprehension.
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