March 21 – 23, 2018
Memorial Union, Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
Work-in-Progress (WIP) and Poster Presentations
| No. | Type | Author(s) and Affiliation | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WIP | Nathan Carr, California State University, Fullerton | Effects of Polytomous Multiple-Choice Scoring Approaches on Dependability and Model Fit |
| 2 | WIP | Daniel Isbell, Michigan State University | A Phonology Diagnostic for Korean as a Second Language |
| 3 | WIP | Haeyun Jin, Iowa State University | Reading-To-Write Integrated Writing Assessment: Textual Borrowing, Task Types, and Levels |
| 4 | WIP | Susie Kim, Daniel J Reed, Aaron Ohlrogge, Heekyoung Kim, Koen van Gorp, & Daniel R Isbell, Michigan State University | Investigating the Textual Complexity of Essay Benchmarks at Different Levels on a Scale within the CEFR B2 Range |
| 5 | WIP | Senyung Lee, Indiana University Bloomington | Examining The Underlying Construct of L2 Lexical Collocation Knowledge |
| 6 | WIP | Roman Lesnov, Northern Arizona University | The Role of Content-Rich Videos in the L2 Academic Listening Assessment Construct |
| 7 | WIP | Rosalie Hirch, Iowa State University | Evidence-Centered Design of a Multi-Tiered Diagnostic Test of English Grammar for Use in an ESL Writing Class |
| 8 | WIP | Daniel J Reed, Daniel R Isbell, Aaron Ohlrogge, Heekyoung Kim, Koen van Gorp, & Susie Kim, Michigan State University | To What Extent is Feedback to Raters with Different Severity Classifications Beneficial? |
| 9 | WIP | Liberato Silva dos Santos, Iowa State University | Predictive Power of TOEFL ibt Listening and Reading Scores In Determining English Placement Test (EPT) Scores In a US University: Reflections on Test Purposes |
| 10 | WIP | Sonca Vo, Iowa State University | Effects of Task Types on Interactional Competence in Oral Communication Assessment |
| 11 | WIP | Yiran Xu, Todd McKay, Georgetown University; Margaret Malone, Georgetown University; ACTFL | Developing a Chinese C-test for Research Purposes |
| 1 | Poster | Zaha Alanazi, Iowa State University | Theoretical and Practical Considerations for Developing a Vocabulary Need Analysis Questionnaire |
| 2 | Poster | Murat Akyildiz, Anadolu University, Turkey | Comparison of Factor Analytic Models Based on Language Proficiency Tests Aligned with the Global Scale of English |
| 3 | Poster | Belgin Aydin Anadolu University, Turkey | Validity of Placement Tests Aligned with the Global Scale of English according to IRT and IIF |
| 4 | Poster | Shireen Baghestani & Sondoss Elnegahy, Iowa State University | EmSAT English Achieve Test Review |
| 5 | Poster | Dion Clingwall, Hiroshima University | Evaluating Measures of Oral Proficiency and Vocabulary with Monologic, Quasi-dialogic, and Dialogic Speaking Tasks |
| 6 | Poster | Sok-Han Lau, University of Hawaii at Manoa | Investigating Item Bias on the PISA 2009 Reading Assessment: A Case of Macau with Chinese and English Versions |
| 7 | Poster | Nicolas May, Patrick McLain, & Stephen O'Connell, Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments | Determining Seat Time for a Shortened Section of a High-stakes Standardized Test |
| 8 | Poster | Ananda Muhammad, Iowa State University | Variety of Test Items for Pragmatics Assessment Using Technology |
| 9 | Poster | Jennifer Musgrove, Iowa State University | Spanish Listening Comprehension Test Development Project: Considering Learner L2 Listening Comprehension in the Course placement equation |
| 10 | Poster | Jennifer Norton, Jing Wei, & Tanya Bitterman, Center for Applied Linguistics | Using the CAL Validation Framework for Domain Analysis and Domain Modeling of an English Language Proficiency Test |
| 11 | Poster | Stephen O'Connell, University of Maryland, College Park | Assessing Comprehension of Conversational Implicature |
| 12 | Poster | Lia Plakans, University of Iowa | The Potential for Community-based Participatory Research in Language Assessment |
| 13 | Poster | Murat Dogan Sahin, Anadolu University, Turkey | Comparison of Different Methods of Defining Language Proficiency Levels |
| 14 | Poster | Jamie L. Schissel, University of North Carolina at Greensboro | A Framework for Constructing Historical Narratives of Consequences Faced by Test Takers: Scales, Fairness, and Validity |
| 15 | Poster | Meral Melek Unver, Anadolu University, Turkey | The Predictability of Progressive Assessment on Student Proficiency Level |
| 16 | Poster | Sharareh Vahed, Purdue University | The Role of Background Knowledge in True/False/Not Given Task Performance in the Assessment of Reading |
| 17 | Poster | Yen Vo, Minnesota State University, Mankato | Effects of Independent and Integrated Speaking Tasks on Learners' Interactional Performance |