Current language proficiency tests are ineffective in guiding learning as they primarily report existing capabilities instead of providing tailored solutions for improvement. A solution-based proficiency test, which focuses on learning-oriented assessments and predictive analytics, offers a more constructive diagnosis and customized learning paths for each individual. The document advocates for a shift towards such tailored assessments to better serve diverse language learners.

1. A Language Proficiency Test
that Works
Peter Shih

2. Current language proficiency tests don’t work
in guiding learning.

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They fail to provide learning solutions.
Test Report

4. ?
Each test-taker deserves a tailored solution
to improve learning.
Test Report Solution

5. A language proficiency test that works
should be solution-based.

6. What is a
Solution-based
Proficiency
Test?

7. Generic Skill Level
VS
Tailored Learning Path

8. Current language proficiency tests are
judgement-oriented.

9. Cohesion
A solution-based language proficiency test is
learning-oriented.

10. Comprehensive
VS
Underrepresented

11. Language knowledge is underrepresented
in current language proficiency tests.

12. A solution-based language proficiency test provides
specific and constructive diagnoses all around.

13. Language Learners have different acquisition
paths in language knowledge and skills.
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Our Research
6
Domains

14. Predicting
VS
Reporting

15. Current language proficiency tests roughly report
what learners are already capable of.

16. A solution-based proficiency test predicts
what and how to learn next.
497 Words
You might not know
33 Grammar
You might not know
53 Reading Tasks
You have to finish

17. Benchmark Words enable effective predictions of
learners’ strengths and weaknesses.
Our Research
91.23% testing time
85.46% accuracy

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Every test-taker needs
a tailored learning solution rather than
an oversimplified skill level.

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