TOEIC® and TOEFL® ITP as Tools of Assessment Mgr. Klára Pavlínová Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia

Overview challenges and solutions Basic facts and background information TOEIC and the Bachelors’ exam TOEFL ITP and the Masters’ exam

Basic facts Obligatory final English exam for Bc. and MSc. students Optional courses 160 Bc. students/academic year 70 MSc. students/academic year Retakes, 9 full time members of the team, 5 part-time

Bachelors’ exam Changes in 2012 Sections revised or changed Grammar, Listening, Reading, Vocabulary CEFR - B2

Challenges Workload/administration Students’ complaints

TOEIC LR – tool of assessment reliable and accurate tests students’ ability to communicate easy to administer not PASS/FAIL mapped to the CEFR on A2, B1, B2 and C1 levels inexpensive

TOEIC LR – tool of assessment Public Test Centre – since 2012 Authorities System PR Staff Training Methodology / Preparation / Courses

TOEIC LR – tool of assessment on-line placement Erasmus exchange

Advantages for students Reliable assessment of English Feeling of achievement Reliable feedback Improved career prospects – a competitive advantage for today’s global workplace

TOEIC challenges for the future More students Public Promotion/workshops/courses Now about 40 ss per year

Masters’ exam Obligatory for all students 3 Parts TOEFL ITP Oral exam Essay

TOEFL ITP – tool of assessment since 2003 All MSc. and new PhD. students About 80 students per year

TOEFL ITP – tool of assessment Reliable Fair Convenient Designed for testing EAP Reading, Structures, Listening affordable

Advantages for students Reliable assessment of English Feeling of achievement Recognized for exchange programmes Improved career prospects – a competitive advantage for today’s global workplace

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