This document discusses different types of language tests and their functions. It outlines five types of tests: placement tests, diagnostic tests, achievement tests, proficiency tests, and aptitude tests. The learning objective is for students to be able to differentiate between these various language tests and describe what each is designed to measure.

1. Language test
types and their
functions
Week 5

2. Learning Objectives:
At the end of the day, students are
able to differentiate various
language tests and describe their
functions.

3. 1. Placement Tests 2. Diagnostic Tests 3. Achievement Test
4. Proficiency Tests 5. Aptitude Tests

4. According to Douglas (2000) also elaborates the specific
purpose language test is one in which test content and methods
are derived from an analysis of a specific purposes target
language use situation, so that test tasks and content are
authentically representative of tasks in the target situation