The Iranian Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology (MSRT) English Proficiency Test (EPT) has been in use since 1992. While the MSRT-EPT is generally claimed to be reliable, valid, practical, it does not assess speaking writing skills. In this exploratory study, a qualitative approach was used examine test-takers experiences language education experts’ beliefs about test as well their con...

Abstract This paper presents the findings of a study which aimed at exploring washback Secondary School Certificate (SSC) English examinations on teaching and learning practice secondary schools in Bangladesh. For this purpose, qualitative research (employing interviews with teachers, FGDs students classroom observations protocol) was conducted 12 schools. The results from data analysis indicat...

High-stakes testing is meant to create a positive washback effect on student learning. Performance funding can raise stakes. However, it not often used, and its uncertain. The purpose of this paper examine performance-funding programs based students’ exam results. We study principals’ perceptions interpretations how influenced stakes effects the exit exams. For that purpose, we selected four sc...

Curricular issues of subject Applied Mathematics to Social Sciences are studied in relation to university entrance exams performed in several Spanish regions between 2009-2014. By using quantitative and qualitative analyses, it has been studied how these exams align with curriculum and how they produce a washback on curriculum and teachers' work. Additionally, one questionnaire about teachers' ...