Assessment Research Awards and Grants Reports

Examining the Cognitive Processes Engaged by Aptis Writing

Khaled Barkaoui . This study examined the cognitive validity of Aptis Writing Task 4 within Weir's (2005) socio-cognitive framework for test validation.

Investigating Valid Constructs for Writing in EAP Tests

Yumiko Moore. This study investigated what would constitute a valid English writing task for Japanese university admission purposes.

Validating the Core Inventory for General English

Glyn Jones. The Core Inventory for General English aims to inform teachers about the levels at which learners of English master certain aspects of the language.

L1 and Listening Proficiency in Paired Speaking

Suwimol Jaiyote. This report presents a study of the relationship between test-takersʼ L1, listening proficiency and their performance on paired speaking tests.

The Effects of Single and Double Play upon Listening Tests

John Field. The convention of allowing test-takers to hear a recording twice is a controversial topic within L2 listening assessment.

Interacting with Visuals in L2 Listening Tests

Ruslan Suvorov. This study employed eye-tracking technology to investigate the extent to which L2 learners view two types of visuals how the learners perceive and use the two video types.

Evaluating Aptis Tests With Teacher Training Students

Julie Douglas and Charlotte Mbali. The Aptis test was used with three groups of candidates in South Africa to investigate the value of introducing the test .

Looking into test-takers cognitive processes

Tineke Brunfaut and Gareth McCray. Looking into test-takers cognitive processes while completing reading tasks.

Identifying key criteria of written and spoken english at C1

Susan Sheehan, Pete Sanderson, Ann Harris.This project set out to identify criterial features of written and spoken English at C1.

Examining Features of Discourse and Lexis in Aptis

Noriko Iwashita, Lyn May and Paul Moore. This study investigated features of discourse competence and vocabulary use across levels and tasks in the Aptis Speaking Test.

Looking into listening: Using Eye-Tracking

Franz Holzknecht, Kathrin Eberharter, Benjamin Kremmel,Gareth McCray's, Matthias Zehentner,Eva Konrad and Carol Spöttl. This study investigated the cognitive processing of 30 test-takers.

Assessment for Learning Using Aptis

Jinlan Tang. Assessment For Learning: Using Aptis as a diagnostic assessment tool in the EFL writing classroom

Student perceptions of the CEFR levels and the impact of guided practice on Aptis oral test performance

Jesus Garcia Laborda et al. This study compares students’ scores on an Aptis Speaking Test to their results during an informal oral interview and a mock speaking test.