Assessment Myths: Applying Second Language Research to Classroom Teaching (The Myths Series)

Assessment Myths: Applying Second Language Research to Classroom Teaching (The Myths Series)

<div>This volume was conceived as a "best practices" resource for assessment in the way that <I>Vocabulary Myths</I> by Keith S. Folse is one for reading and vocabulary teachers. Like others in the <I>Myths </I>series, this book combines research with good pedagogical practices.<BR>  <BR> The book opens with an introduction that reviews many key assessment terms and concepts.<BR>  <BR> The myths examined in this book are:<ul><li>Assessment is just writing tests and using statistics.</li><li>A comprehensive final exam is the best way to evaluate students.</li><li>Scores on performance assessments are preferable because of their accuracy and authenticity.</li><li>Multiple choice tests are inaccurate measures of language but are easy to write.</li><li>We should test only one skill at a time.</li><li>A test’s validity can be determined by looking at it.</li><li>Issues of fairness are not a concern with standardized testing.</li><li>Teachers should never be involved in preparing students for tests.</li></ul>Implications for teaching and an agenda for research are discussed in a conclusion. </div>