A study on the use of computer based english language placement tests as measurements of English language proficiency among university students / Normah Abdullah … [et al.]

Abdullah, Normah and Ramlan, Zarina Suriya and Ismail, Othman and Salleh, Fairoz and Kasim, Noraida (2016) A study on the use of computer based english language placement tests as measurements of English language proficiency among university students / Normah Abdullah … [et al.]. International Journal of e-Learning and Higher Education (IJELHE), 5 (15). pp. 209-224. ISSN 1985-8620

Abstract

This study reports the use of English Placement Tests (EPTs) supported by an e-engine software to test English language skills in Listening and Reading among new Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Diploma students of the November 2014-April 2015 cohort. The objective of the study was to exempt students with excellent English language proficiency from taking the University’s basic English language course offered in semester one (ELC120/Integrated Language Skills: Listening). Results of the study reveal that the majority of the students (97.5%) did not meet the required scores in both Listening and Reading for exemption to be given. Challenges in the implementation of the test and the participation of the students in the pilot study are discussed. Implications of the study to the University stakeholders are highlighted.

Zarina Suriya Ramlan Othman Ismail Norlaila Yahya Fairoz Salleh Noraida Kasim

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Item Type: Article
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Abdullah, Normah
norma034@uitm.edu.my
Ramlan, Zarina Suriya
zarinas399@gmail.com
Ismail, Othman
othmani@uitm.edu.my
Salleh, Fairoz
UNSPECIFIED
Kasim, Noraida
UNSPECIFIED
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam > Institute Of Continuing Education & Professional Studies (iCEPS)
Journal or Publication Title: International Journal of e-Learning and Higher Education (IJELHE)
UiTM Journal Collections: Others > International Journal of e-Learning and Higher Education
ISSN: 1985-8620
Volume: 5
Number: 15
Page Range: pp. 209-224
Date: 2016
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/61007
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