Influence of Irrelevant Speech on Standardized Test Performance
- Author(s):
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Powers, Donald E.;
Albertson, Wendy;
Florek, Thomas;
Johnson, Kathy;
Malak, John;
Nemceff, William P.;
Porzuc, Mark;
Silvester, Donna;
Wang, Minhwei;
Winner, Edward;
Zelazny, Aleksander
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Report Number:
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RR-02-06
- Source:
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ETS Research Report
- Document Type:
- Report
- Page Count:
- 46
- Subject/Key Words:
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Distraction,
Standardized Testing,
Speaking Tests,
Test Validity
Abstract
The conclusion was that intermingling examinees with others who are taking a speaking test remains a concern, primarily because of strong negative perceptions by test takers. More effective means need to be devised to reduce or control distraction.
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