Influence of Irrelevant Speech on Standardized Test Performance
- Author(s):
- 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:
- RR-02-06
- Source:
- ETS Research Report
- Document Type:
- Report
- Page Count:
- 46
- Subject/Key Words:
- 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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