Baker, David, 1953-

Language testing : a critical survey and practical guide / David Baker - London : Edward Arnold, 1989 - 110 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Includes bibliography and index

Making tests and making decisions; four models; the psychometric legacy; the use and interpretation of statistics; the integrative interlude; performance-referenced and task-based test designs; test type and test purpose.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the issues and practices of modern language testing. It will enable the reader to make an informed choice of test instrument to satisfy the requirements of any given situation.

0713165383


Language and languages--Ability testing

P53.4 / .B354 1989