TEA13 Perez Prior, Hector J.

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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF SEVERAL TESTING FORMS METHODS ->

VARIETY (reflect realistic situations / language use & processing).
STANDARIZATION OF EXAMINERS (Problem for all types)
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Level 3
EFL book series
Diagnostic test.
Problem:
Find out the level of knowledge and proficiency of the test takers fo the level 3 contents.
Type of exam: Dianostic test
Test taker level: 3rd grade Elementary School.
Sections: 4
Test structure:
Section 1. Information tranfer by listening for specific information (vocabulary for age,
places, grammar for present continous to express current activity, present simple to
express preferences.
Section 2. Careful watching of a picture, careful reading os setnces related to he picture,
discriminating between true and false statements.(Grammar present continous)
Section 3.Careful examining of several pictures and completion of the pictures caption
using a verb from the wordbank using the modal can. (Grammar Modal can for ability and
verbs for vocabulary)

Section 1:Information transfer.

Operation: Expeditious reading (Listening for specific information.)
Type of text:Informal personal information data chart
Lenght: 2:30 min.
Topic: 8 to 10 years old children's personal information, current activity and preferences.
Readability, vocabulary and structural range: CERF A1 to A2.
Dialect, accent, style: Neutral American informal speech pattern.
Speed of processing: Fast.
Timing: Beginnig of 3rd grade's school year.
Trailling:None
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Section 2. Careful watching of a picture, careful reading os setnces related to he picture,

discriminating between true and false statements.(Grammar present continous)

Section 2:.
Operation: Careful reading.
Type of text: Informal personal information data chart.
Lenght: 2 min.
Topic: Leisure activities in the park.
Readability, vocabulary and structural range: CERF A1 to A2.
Dialect, accent, style: Neutral American informal speech pattern.
Speed of processing: Slow.
Timing: Beginnig of 3rd grade's school year.
Trailling:None