Over the past decades, the application of Rasch measurement in language assessment has
gradually increased. In the present study, we coded 215 papers using Rasch measurement …

This study reviewed conceptualizations and operationalizations of second language (L2)
listening constructs. A total of 157 peer-reviewed papers published in 19 journals in applied …

The aim of this study was to examine the direct and indirect effects of domain‐specific
knowledge (vocabulary knowledge and topical knowledge) and domain‐general cognitive …

This study is a revised version of my Ph. D. dissertation submitted to the National Institute of
Education, Nanyang Technological University, in July 2013. It concerns the investigation of …

Evaluating Language Assessments offers a comprehensive overview of the theoretical
bases and research methodologies for the evaluation of language assessments and …

In applying the Rasch model to language assessment data, it is important to note that
unidimensionality and local independence are two crucial measurement requirements that …

This study aims to examine the relationship between reading comprehension and lexical
and grammatical knowledge among English as a foreign language students by using an …

The fairness and precision of peer assessment have been questioned by educators and
academics. Of particular interest, yet poorly understood, are the factors underlying the …

This article investigates a version of the International English Language Testing System
(IELTS) listening test for evidence of differential item functioning (DIF) based on gender …

Over the years, various approaches to validation have emerged in psychological and
educational assessment research, which can be classified into traditional approaches and …