The FSI/ILR/ACTFL Proficiency Scales and Testing Techniques
Studies in Second Language AcquisitionPublished 1 June 1988
John L. Clark, Ray Clifford
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SJR score2.51
SNIP2.66
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Abstract
The major purposes of this article are to briefly describe the rationale and history of development of the “proficiency-based” testing movement in the United States, its current status, and areas in which additional research and development work are recommended to enhance both the psychometric validity and practical value of this approach.
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