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What do we mean by a 'valid' test?

What do we mean by a ‘valid’ test?

Everyone wants a test to be valid. But what is validity and how do you tell if a test is valid or not?

Arrivals in English: Barriers to ESOL

Arrivals in English: Barriers to ESOL

For refugees, learning English is a crucial step towards resettling. But barriers to ESOL access makes this ever more challenging. Here, we suggest some solutions.

Item analysis: How reliable is your test?

Item analysis: How reliable is your test?

This post explains what item analysis is, how we use it, and what you’ll find in a robust and reliable test.