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Cambridge Placement TestEnglish UK Spring Conference and AGM20 May 2009, London
Angela Wright, Cambridge ESOL
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What is the Cambridge Placement Test?OnlineAdaptiveOn demandAll CEFR levels (Pre-A1–C2)Immediate resultsGeneral EnglishListening, Reading, Use of EnglishApprox. 30 minutesPen and paper version also available
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Why is the Cambridge Placement Test being developed?
In response to demand:As a standardised placement test for language schoolsAs a benchmarking or screening tool for schools, universities, organisations and ministries
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Benefits of the Cambridge Placement Test for the Customer
User-friendly and flexible to administer:Online ordering 24/7Online administration - no need for software installationOn demand with immediate resultsAdaptive so fast and same test for all levelsSecure – large encrypted item bank, which is regularly refreshed, means a unique test for each candidateAccurate and reliable – all items pretestedCan be reskinned for different users
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Computer Adaptive Testing
Easy Difficult
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Yes YesYes
NoNo
YesLevel of the test “homes in”on ability level of candidate
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Benefits of the Cambridge Placement Test for the Candidate
User-friendly for the candidate:FastCan choose to take a tutorial before the testCan access on-screen help at any timeModern design and interfaceCan see timer and progress barAdaptive so questions are at an appropriate levelImmediate results
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Reporting of resultsResults reported immediatelyGroup and individual reportsCan choose if the candidate sees resultOverall score out of 100CEFR level Pre-A1–C2Indication of which Cambridge ESOL exam(s) to prepare for
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Test report form
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How does the administration work?Cambridge ESOL Administrator
Direct Customer Agent or Centre
(Branch)
Candidate
(Indirect Customer)
Candidate
Test Administrator
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How does the Cambridge Placement Test work for the Customer?
Log in Order testsGenerate tokens (unique number for each candidate)Candidate enters tokenCandidate takes the test Print out Test Report Form
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Other features for the CustomerCan administer tests themselves or set up branches to administer testsCan view, print and export candidate results Can view order and usage information Can delegate ordering to branchesCan add new branches (and set order limits)Can search and edit existing branchesCan reactivate tokens if there is an Internet problem
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Customer screen
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Customer screen
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Customer screen
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BranchesCan order tests (if allowed by Customer)Can generate test tokensCan view, print and export candidate results Can view order and usage information Can reactivate tokens if there is an Internet problem
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How does the Cambridge Placement Test work for the Candidate?
Logs in with tokenEnters registration detailsViews a tutorial (optional)Takes a testCan access on-screen help at any timeCan view their result at the end of their test (if allowed)Receives a Test Report Form
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Candidate screen
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Candidate screen
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Candidate screen
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Test screen - Listening
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Test screen - Reading
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Test screen – Use of English
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TimetableDevelopment Spring/Summer 2009Trialling Summer/Autumn 2009Launch from Autumn 2009