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Viability of construct validity of the speaking modules of international language examinations (IELTS vs. TOEFL iBT): evidence from Iranian test-takers

机译：国际语言考试（雅思与托福iBT）口语模块建构效度的可行性：来自伊朗应试者的证据

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The aim of the present research is to examine the viability of the construct validity of the speaking modules of two internationally recognized language proficiency examinations, namely IELTS and TOEFL iBT. High-stake standardized tests play a crucial and decisive role in determining the future academic life of many people. Overall obtained scores of candidates are believed to reflect their general proficiency level. Appropriate interpretation and use of test scores depend on the extent to which items measuring a particular skill (here speaking) can meet the criteria to examine the intended construct. Speaking, amongst the other four skills, has a central place in assessing general proficiency of the candidates. This research seeks to scrutinize how IELTS and TOEFL iBT tap on the speaking proficiency of their candidates. Moreover, this study investigates whether obtained speaking scores of candidates in these two international high-stake tests show an acceptable degree of consistency in measuring the skill being examined. The chosen sample of the study consisted of 60 students who successfully completed TOEFL iBT and IELTS preparation courses in Tehran. The results of the statistical analysis show that there is a meaningful discrepancy between the two exams in assessing the speaking abilities of the exam-takers and therefore challenge the construct validity of the exams in question. Findings are then used to discuss the repercussions for language proficiency measurement and assessment.
机译：本研究的目的是检验两种国际公认的语言能力考试，即雅思和托福iBT，其口语模块的结构有效性的可行性。高风险的标准化考试在决定许多人未来的学术生活中起着至关重要的决定性作用。总体上获得的候选人分数被认为可以反映其总体熟练程度。考试分数的适当解释和使用取决于衡量特定技能（此处说）的项目能否满足检查预期结构的标准的程度。在其他四个技能中，口语在评估候选人的总体能力方面具有中心地位。这项研究旨在仔细研究雅思考试和托福网考如何利用考生的口语水平。此外，本研究调查了在这两项国际高分测验中获得的候选人口语成绩在衡量所测技能方面是否显示出可接受的一致性。选择的研究样本包括60名成功在德黑兰完成TOEFL iBT和IELTS预备课程的学生。统计分析的结果表明，在评估考生的口语能力方面，两次考试之间存在显着差异，因此对所讨论考试的结构效度提出了挑战。然后将发现用于讨论对语言能力测量和评估的影响。

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