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An analysis of macau’s joint admission examination: English for universities | |
Ally Oi Kuan Ho; Don Yao; Antony John Kunnan | |
2021 | |
Source Publication | Journal of Asia TEFL |
ISSN | 1738-3102 |
Volume | 18Issue:1Pages:208-222 |
Abstract | This study examined the evidence for the validity of the content of the Joint Admission Examination- English (JAE-E) developed for university admissions in Macau. The areas of investigation were the linguistic characteristics of the test, the alignment between the test and CEFR levels, and the comparison between JAE-E and other admission examinations. Five experienced English teachers from Macau were recruited to provide expert judgments. In addition to the judgments, two instruments used were Coh-Metrix and CEFR scales with descriptors. Results showed that generally the JAE-E was valid in terms of its content. The Coh-Metrix results suggested that the tests were suitable in terms of narrativity, syntactic simplicity, word concreteness, and deep cohesion (although not in terms of referential cohesion). In terms of CEFR alignment, the test was at B1 level for reading and C1 level for writing. Finally, suggestions for improvements were put forward in terms of integrated skills, scenario-based assessment, and technology. |
Keyword | Cefr Levels Coh-metrix Content Validity Expert Judgment Joint Admission Examination-english (Jae-e) |
DOI | 10.18823/asiatefl.2021.18.1.12.208 |
URL | View the original |
Indexed By | ESCI |
Language | 英語English |
WOS Research Area | Education & Educational Research |
WOS Subject | Education & Educational Research |
WOS ID | WOS:000647645800012 |
Publisher | ASIA TEFL, ASIA TEFL, GWANGJU 00000, SOUTH KOREA |
Scopus ID | 2-s2.0-85104133657 |
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Document Type | Journal article |
Collection | University of Macau |
Affiliation | University of Macau, Macao |
First Author Affilication | University of Macau |
Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Ally Oi Kuan Ho,Don Yao,Antony John Kunnan. An analysis of macau’s joint admission examination: English for universities[J]. Journal of Asia TEFL, 2021, 18(1), 208-222. |
APA | Ally Oi Kuan Ho., Don Yao., & Antony John Kunnan (2021). An analysis of macau’s joint admission examination: English for universities. Journal of Asia TEFL, 18(1), 208-222. |
MLA | Ally Oi Kuan Ho,et al."An analysis of macau’s joint admission examination: English for universities".Journal of Asia TEFL 18.1(2021):208-222. |
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