Q Placement Test User Guide © Oxford University Press Permission granted to reproduce for classroom use Instructions The Q Placement Tests are designed to place students into the appropriate strand an.
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© Oxford University Press Permission granted to reproduce for classroom use
Instructions
The Q Placement Tests are designed to place students into the appropriate strand and level of
Q: Skills for Success
The Reading and Writing Placement Test measures reading comprehension, other reading
skills, vocabulary knowledge, vocabulary skills, grammar, and knowledge of writing skills
The Reading and Writing Placement Test consists of 50 items
The Listening and Speaking Placement Test measures listening comprehension, other listening
skills, vocabulary knowledge, vocabulary skills, grammar, pronunciation, and knowledge of
speaking skills The Listening and Speaking Placement Test consists of 50 items
There are a variety of item types: multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, sentence completion, paragraph completion, error identification and correction, sentence rewrite, sentence
construction, matching, true/false, and sequencing
When you meet with a learner for the first time, try to create a comfortable, non-threatening environment Talk to the learner for a few minutes to put him or her at ease Find out the learner’s name, native language(s), country of origin, occupation, and contact information When the learner feels more relaxed, ask him or her to complete any required forms and then administer the appropriate Placement Test Tell the learner that the Placement Test(s) will help you determine the best level for him or her If necessary, demonstrate where to write the letter of the correct answer Once testing is complete, score the Placement Test(s) using the answer key provided We recommend placement as shown in these charts:
Reading and Writing
Listening and Speaking