Assessing Reading

by J. Charles Alderson and J. Charles Alderson

Book Overview

Written by a leading expert in both language testing and the nature of reading in a second or foreign language, this book provides a comprehensive treatment of the assessment of reading in a foreign or second language. The book reviews theory, research, and practice in the assessment of reading. It provides the novice with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of reading assessment, and the researcher with an in-depth discussion of the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521599997
• ISBN13: 9780521599993
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Great for teachers

Assessing Reading gives the classroom teacher all they need to construct reading tests. First of all, it covers the question--what is reading. You might be surprised to learn that we don't really know what reading is. Next, the author introduces several theories on how to assess reading skills. The meat of the book, however, is the detailed examination of several testing methods. Using theories of reading, you will be able to more accurately assess the reading skills of your students. I recommend this for teachers who are teaching reading. This book will help you to understand some of the processes behind what your students are doing while reading.