Validity and Fairness of TOEFL iBT Reading Test
Abstract
The validity of the TOEFL, a large-scale worldwide test and a high-stake test, is the most concern for test-takers. The validity of TOEFL scores has been found positive as a whole but in reading comprehension. Four aspects are analyzed to study the validity of fairness of TOEFL iBT reading test. Results show that reading score are under-represented, with some cognitive validity issue, negative washback, and unfairness.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v6i10.5615
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