This paper describes the systems and results of the team KSU for QA Lab-3 task in NTCIR-13. We have been developing question answering systems for the world history multiple-choice questions in the National Center Test for University Admissions. We newly developed automatic answering systems for the world history questions in the secondstage exams of Japanese entrance examinations consisting of...

the present study was an attempt to investigate the washback effect of the tefl ma university entrance exam on the teaching and learning behaviors of students and professors. the tefl ma uee consists of three sub-components that deal with particular aspects of applied linguistics; each of these parts measures the participants’ knowledge in linguistics, language testing, and teaching methodology...

INTRODUCTION Some students attribute their academic failure to such factors as low aptitude, unavailability of resources, and bad luck. However, we can dare to say that the most important factor playing a role in academic success is students' little acquaintance with learning and study skills. This study aimed at examining the quality of study skills in newly-admitted students of Fasa Medical U...

The pre-university course established at the Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi (UPEC) after disappearance of Sistema Nacional de Nivelación y Admisión (National Equalization and Admissions System, known by its Spanish acronym as SNNA) posed new challenges for organizational academic structure this university. To start with, challenge began with adaptation a curricular according to educ...

The article is devoted to the discussion of entrance exams as a means assessing knowledge and abilities applicants for admission universities. purpose evaluate effectiveness unified national testing. analyzes main stages features system examinations higher educational institutions Kazakhstan. Various aspects are considered, including their goals, formats content. authors discuss disadvantages a...

introduction. human resources are the most important source. it has a basic role in our country especially as a developing country. postgraduate entrance exams are difficult exams due to fewer universities’ capacity, its costs and length, it can train our future builders as well. this study will describe & explain the statistical and evaluation criteria of ph.d. entrance nursing exam in 1379. m...

Washback research in language education aims to demonstrate, explain, and ultimately predict, the impact of tests on teaching learning educational contexts. A recent review international arena (Cheng et al., 2015) has revealed a rapidly growing field empirical washback research, yet only two studies were identified as occurring Japanese context. The present article therefore sought more fully d...