THE IMPORTANCE OF FIVE MAIN PRINCIPLES OF LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT IN DESIGNING THE LANGUAGE TESTS IN UZBEK UNIVERSITIES
Abstract
Language testing plays a vital role in the language learning process, enabling teachers to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses, which place them at their appropriate levels. This article discusses three significant aspects of L2 test design: (1) the importance of five primary principles of language assessment; (2) the disadvantages of using only limited production and selected-response tasks; (3) the importance of using extended tasks in testing students’ grammar skills. I researched in the Uzbekistan state world languages university and concluded that the efficient assessment, which follows five fundamental principles of language assessment, facilitates learners' further study and achievement.
Keywords
Limited production tasks, selected-response tasks, higher-order thinking skills, lower-order thinking skills, practicality, validity, reliability, washback, face validity, authenticityHow to Cite
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