A Coursebook of Assessment and Evaluation

This book presents a systematic discussion of fundamental assessment and evaluation concepts, beginning with the distinctions among measurement, assessment, and evaluation, as well as various types and principles of assessment in language learning. Readers will be guided to understand the differences between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced testing, complete with application examples in English language teaching contexts. This coursebook serves as an invaluable resource for pre-service and in-service teachers, curriculum designers, language program administrators, and educational researchers seeking to enhance their understanding and practice of language assessment. It bridges the gap between assessment theory and classroom practice, providing educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to create valid, reliable, and meaningful assessments that support student learning and inform instructional decision-making in the 21st century.