Epistemic vagueness and English assessment: Some reflections

被引:1
作者
Marshall, Richard [1 ]
机构
[1] Bldg Sch Future, Islington, England
关键词
Vagueness; validity; reliability; English; high stakes assessment; competence; arbitrary judgements;
D O I
10.1111/j.1754-8845.2009.01031.x
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Assessing English candidates in high stakes examinations requires using vague evidence which in some cases will necessarily mean that assessments are arbitrary. This is a price worth paying to preserve the authenticity of assessments.
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页数:14
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