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Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING., TOEFL and TOEFL IBT are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL JUNIOR is a trademark of ETS. ETS10298

TOEFL Assessment



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• Established in 1947, ETS(Educational Testing Service) is the largest, non-profit, organization devoted to educational measurement and research, primarily through testing.

• Today, ETS is known for its commitment to advancing learning and increasing opportunities for students internationally.



ETS Mission

ETS advances quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments which are: FAIR (all test takers have an equal opportunity to

demonstrate their proficiency)

VALID (the tests accurately measure what they are intended to measure)

RELIABLE (test results are consistent across different test versions and among different groups of test takers)

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ETS & Testing

StandardizationStandardized test means: same instructions administered under same conditions scored the same way for all test takers

= fair, valid, reliable

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ETS & Testing

StandardizationBenefits: Standardization allows comparisons Scores may be compared over time Provides an objective and common

measure for evaluating and comparing the qualifications of students

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ETS & Testing

ETS tests are recognized worldwide:

• TOEFL iBT (recognized by over 9 000 universities)• TOEFL ITP (recognized by over 2 000 universities)• TOEFL Junior (middle school and high school,

students aged 11+)• TOEFL Primary (primary school students aged 8+)

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ETS Assessments for a Younger Generation – ages 11+ & 8 +

The TOEFL® Junior™ Standard TestPaper-based, measures Listening, Reading and Language Form & Meaning

The TOEFL® Junior™ Comprehensive TestComputer-based, measures Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing

The TOEFL® Primary™ TestPaper-based, measures Listening, Reading

Computer-based, Speaking

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TOEFL® Primary™



TOEFL® PrimaryTest

17+8+ 11+

TOEFL iBT®Test

TOEFL® Junior™ Tests

Reflect language demand at college/university levelReflects language

demand at middle school and lower high

school level

Reflects core curriculum and

standards

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

TOEFL® ITP Tests

Basic

Proficient

Independent

Family: each TOEFL Test is designed for a Specific Use, Age Range and Proficiency Range

Important Note: CEFR levels are context-dependent.A B2 for middle school is not the same as a B2 for adults.



Benefits of the TOEFL Primary & Junior tests:

o Convenient, reliable, and flexible local administrations

o Quick score turnaround

o Practical information to inform learning Lexile Reading measure CEFR levels and corresponding certificates “Can-do” statements for instructors

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOHCsPc20ho&feature=youtu.be

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ETS and MetaMetrics jointly conducted a study to link the TOEFL Junior test & Lexile scales

MetaMetrics hosts a web-based Lexile service to help students find books at their level

TODAY TOMORROW



Step 1:Enter Lexile

measure

Landing Page

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www.lexile.com/toefljunior

Lexile service for TOEFL Junior customers

Step 2Select reading

interests

http://www.lexile.com/toefljunior



More time to teach

Adjust teaching practice for individual students and for the

class as a whole

Better prepare the students for academic, workplace and

personal life success

Boast your teaching skills and programs

Benefits of the TOEFL Primary&Junior tests:



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TOEFL® Primary™

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjBhBu6r2t0



Reading and Listening: Two LevelsLower Level

• basic expressions• basic vocabulary and phrases related to common objects and people• short and simple utterances related to survival needs

(e.g., simple request or directions)• short simple text relevant to their experiences

(e.g., schedule or phone message)

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TOEFL® Primary™



Reading and Listening: Two LevelsUpper Level similar content as Lower Level, plus:

• high-frequency vocabulary• a simple short story and conversation on topics beyond personal

experiences• a simple explanation of objects related to content-learning• unfamiliar words given sufficient amount of contextual clues

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TOEFL® Primary™



Speaking section tested via computer

• Optional module priced and delivered separately

• Test length approximately 20 minutes

• Centralized scoring by ETS-trained raters

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TOEFL® Primary™



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TOEFL® Primary™

SECTION ESTIMATED TIMING

ADMINISTRATION

READING 30 MINUTES Group – Paper and Pencil

LISTENING 30 MINUTES Group – Paper and Pencil

SPEAKING(optional)

20 MINUTES Group – On Computer



Meaningful Score Reports

Fast score turnaround

Descriptors

Students’ abilities in relation to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

Lexile® Reading Measures



TOEFL® Primary™ Score Reports



TOEFL® Primary™ Certificates



Purpose is to assess the degree to which students ages 11+ have achieved A2 – B2 CEFR levels in school environment

Administered in paper-and-pencil and multiple-choice format

Curriculum independent

Takes 1 hour, 55 minutes to complete

Measures: – Listening– Language Form & Meaning– Reading

Quick score turnaround

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TOEFL® Junior™ Standard Test

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXYq8IvPyaE



TOEFL® Junior™ Standard Test DesignListening Comprehension

Classroom Instruction

Short Conversations

Academic Listening

Language Form and Meaning

One-third tests meaning

Two-thirds test form

Reading Comprehension

All Reading questions based on passages

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Each section contains 42 questions.

Total testing time is approximately 2 hours.



TOEFL® Junior™ Standard Test Design

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Section Number of Items

Scale Scores Testing Time

Listening Comprehension 42 200–300 40 min

Language Form and Meaning 42 200–300 25 min

Reading Comprehension 42 200–300 50 min

Total 126 600–900 1 hr 55 min



TOEFL® Junior™ StandardTest Design

TOEFL® Junior™ Standard Sample QuestionsListeningLanguage Form and MeaningReading

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http://www.ets.org/toefl_junior/prepare/standard_sample_questions/listening_comprehension

http://www.ets.org/toefl_junior/prepare/standard_sample_questions/language_form_and_meaning

http://www.ets.org/toefl_junior/prepare/standard_sample_questions/reading_comprehension



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Abilities per section

• CEFR level per section• Lexile score in the

reading section

TOEFL® Junior™ StandardScore Report



TOEFL® Junior™ StandardCertificates of Achievement

GOLD B2 – SILVER B1 – BRONZE A2- BLUE below minimum

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