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1 The Rhyme & Reason behind Evaluation
TESTING DIRECTIVES: The Rhyme & Reason behind Evaluation Jana Vasilj-Begovic, FL Stds O – MPG, Canada & Associate BILC Secretary Skopje, September 2017 STANAG 6001 Plus Levels

2 Scope of Presentation Definition & Purpose of Test Directives Contents
Mission Statement Types and Purpose of Testing Application of Directive Time on Task and Final Linguistic Objectives Testing Directives STANAG 6001 Plus Levels

3 STANAG 6001 Plus Levels

4 Definition & Purpose Document outlining evaluation-related policy as part of the FL Education & Training Purpose: to make testing transparent to state its role in evaluating training/courses to contribute to accountability to explain types and purpose of tests Testing Directives STANAG 6001 Plus Levels

5 STANAG 6001 Plus Levels

6 CONTENTS Mission Statement
Under the provisions of DAOD Foreign Languages, issued by Chief Military personnel (CMP), MPG Language Programs, Detachment Asticou (formerly CDA) is responsible for evaluating course members and training to ensure that standards are being met and that training reflects the most economical means of achieving results. STANAG 6001 Plus Levels

7 Contents Types and Purpose of Tests
Types of Evaluation (client-tailored) Formative & Summative): Aptitude Tests Achievement Tests Enabling Checks Performance Checks Pro-chievement Tests Certification Tests Testing directives STANAG 6001 Plus Levels

8 Aptitude Tests Predict likelihood of success
Serve as a selection process tool Identify strengths and weaknesses Serve as basis for planning pedagogical strategies Testing directives STANAG 6001 Plus Levels

9 Enabling Checks Measure progress along general proficiency line
Inform of students’ readiness for On-the-Job-Training Predict success on final certification tests and Performance Checks When they are administered. STANAG 6001 Plus Levels

10 Performance Checks Measure attainment of Performance Objectives
Report success as PASS/FAIL Predict success on the job STANAG 6001 Plus Levels

11 STANAG 6001 Plus Levels

12 Certification Testing
Three digit profile (listening, speaking and reading) Types of testing instruments used Policy regarding test viewing STANAG 6001 Plus Levels

13 Application of Directive Language Specialist Courses
Purpose Instrument Characteristics Formative evaluation Quizzes, Achievement Tests Administered regularly No re-take Diagnostic, feedback Administered by local standards or teachers Linked to curriculum Can be reviewed by students or teachers Successive failures may lead to PRB Progress Tests Enabling Checks Measure progress along general proficiency line Report OJT readiness Summative Evaluation Performance Checks PO 001: Transcribe target language PO 002: Translate target language into English Failed PC (either part) is course failure Certification Testing Listening, speaking, reading Profile for all students and CAF members STANAG 6001 Level 4 Reading Test STANAG 6001 Plus Levels

14 Final Linguistic Expectations
Listen. Speak. Read. Writ. Trans. Transl. FLS (COMM RSCH) 2+ 1+ - Pass/ Fail Pass/Fail Exchange 2 ACV CDA * 1/2 CDAA* STANAG 6001 Level 4 Reading Test STANAG 6001 Plus Levels

15 Time on Task & Objectives
Language Cat. I II III IV Examples Spanish Dutch Norwegian Italian Portuguese German Romanian Indonesian Hebrew Hungarian Russian Turkish Pashtu Persian Polish Arabic Japanese Korean Chinese Weeks 25 34 47 63 I recently saw a new table of expected linguistic objectives based on training duration. It was produced by the Canadian Global Affairs. They train diplomats and they have data on how much time it takes to train someone from 2+ to 3 in Cat 4, for example depending on their aptitude. STANAG 6001 Plus Levels

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17 Thank you! STANAG 6001 Level 4 Reading Test STANAG 6001 Plus Levels

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