Developing Valid Assessments

This workshop provides an overview of how test development and the validity of an exam are related. It shows how designing your exam in line with following principles of good practice increases the validity of your test and your test development processes.

What knowledge and/or skills will I gain from this workshop?

The Developing Valid Assessments workshop covers the following:

• What does a test development cycle consist of?
• An overview of key concepts of validity
• The practicalities of designing valid tests
• Evaluating the validity of a test

Who is this workshop suitable for?

This workshop is an introductory level workshop. It is not particularly theoretical, or based around a specific test, but aims to give a general overview of concepts and assessment terms related to validity and test development, and to provide practical steps which test providers, and classroom teachers can implement. It is suitable for those with an interest in designing better tests, either at an institutional level, or for testing your learners in the classroom. No previous knowledge of this area is required.

How is this workshop delivered?

This practical workshop is delivered in person. It consists of two 90-minute sessions, and a 30-minute break in the morning, a lunch break, and further input in the afternoon for approximately two hours. It consists small breakout sessions, bite-size introductory input, individual study tasks, group discussions, and interactive Q&A. A pre-course questionnaire will be used to tailor the tasks to the level and preferences of those attending.

Does this workshop require and specific software?

This course does not require any specific software, but it is a paper-free ‘green’ workshop, and all material will be delivered/shared online. You will need your own laptop.

Who is the tutor?

The course will be presented by Jane Lloyd (Cambridge University Press and Assessment). Jane is Senior Research Manager at Cambridge English. Her main responsibilities are leading on standard setting for Cambridge exams, working on large-scale educational reform projects with ministries and NGOs, and working for ALTE. Her work for ALTE is to support other national language test providers. This includes: statistical analysis of items, analysis of rater performance, research into exam and language use at regional and national level, courses and training in assessment, preparation for audits, and training for item writers, test designers and raters. She has a degree in Linguistics, a DELTA, an MA in Linguistics and TESOL, and an MA in Language Testing. She is currently studying for a PhD in Language Testing at CRELLA. 

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