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Computer-based exam with instant results MichiganAssessment.org A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 CEFR Levels
Computer-based exam with instant results
MichiganAssessment.org
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 CEFR Levels
Listening
The listening section has two parts and a total of 25 questions. Audio for each test question is played once.
Part 1
Test takers hear a question or statement that requires a response. Test takers choose the answer from 3 options.
Part 2
After listening to the conversation between two people, test takers answer a question about the conversation by choosing the answer from 3 options.
Reading
The 35-minute reading section evaluates grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
Grammar
There are 20 grammar questions. Each question represents a short conversation between two speakers with part of the exchange omitted. Test takers select from 4 answer choices to provide the word or phrase that correctly completes the exchange.
Vocabulary
The vocabulary section presents 20 sentences, each with one missing word. Test takers complete each sentence by selecting from 4 answer choices.
Reading Comprehension
There are 15 reading comprehension questions. For each question, test takers select an answer from 4 options.
The first 5 questions assess sentence-level reading comprehension. Each question consists of a sentence followed by a question concerning its meaning.
Following the sentence-level questions, test takers are presented with 2 reading passages of different lengths, and 10 reading comprehension questions that assess a range of reading skills.
The Michigan-EPT is a 2-skill, computer-based test that provides an accurate assessment of a test taker’s general receptive language proficiency by reliably measuring listening and reading skills. The results are intended to be used by the administering institutions for internal purposes only.
Listening
2 parts 25 minutes 25 questions
Reading (includes grammar & vocabulary)
Grammar
35 minutes
20 questions
Vocabulary 20 questions
Reading Part 1 5 questions
Reading Part 22 passages, 10 questions
Test Totals 60 minutes 80 questions
Purchase Requirements
The Michigan-EPT is available for purchase by bonafide institutions. For more information on ordering the Michigan-EPT, contact [email protected].
Test Content Summary
The Michigan English Placement Test (Michigan-EPT) is an easy-to-administer, computer-based placement and progress test. Institutions worldwide have successfully used the Michigan-EPT since 1973 to quickly and reliably place test takers into homogenous ability levels from beginner to advanced (CEFR Levels A1 to C1).
Content Details
What equipment is needed?
Administration
• Laptop or desktop computer• Up-to-date internet browser installed• Headphones
Interested in trying Michigan-EPT? Contact [email protected]
for a free demonstration code.
Michigan-EPT Benefits
→ Immediate results
→ 60-minute exam time
→ On-demand administration that does not require specialized training
→ 6 forms support placement and track progress
→ Precise placement into course/program levels
→ Score reports at an individual or group level
→ Institutions set their own cut scores
→ Scale of 0-80 aligns to the CEFR*
*The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard that describes in detail what language learners at different levels can do.
What about pre-registration of test takers?
No complex pre-registration process is needed. Test takers may self-register by entering their information when they arrive to take the test.
How do we transition to the computer-based Michigan-EPT?
The administration manual includes a concordance table to transition from the older paper-based Michigan-EPT to the computer-based exam. If you are using another test, we would be happy to assist your transition process.
What can you tell me about applying scores?
The Michigan-EPT allows institutions to set their own cut scores or to adhere to the CEFR scale. It assesses language ability levels from beginner to advanced along a 0-80 point scale, and aligns to the CEFR. The number of levels and cut scores an institution sets depends on each English language program. Specific cut scores must be determined in the local context. We strongly recommend that only overall scores be used for placement decisions.
CEFR Alignment and Cut Scores
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1
0-30 31-38 39-52 53-60 61-80
Beginner Advanced
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01/06/20
