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Impact and washback - computer based IELTS

 

As a high-stakes test, IELTS impacts on its candidature and test users. Ongoing research ensures that the test is functioning as intended and identifies any relevant issues.

Research focuses on IELTS impact in a range of areas:


  • • entry to higher education and professional registration
  • • prediction of academic language performance
  • • stakeholder attitudes
  • • key tertiary decision-makers
  • • test preparation.


The following research reports cover computer based IELTS:

 

Title Researcher Published
Listening, Reading and Writing on computer-based and paper-based versions of IELTS Andrew Blackhurst, Research and Validation Group, Cambridge ESOL RN 21 2005
The effects on performance of computer familiarity and attitudes towards CB IELTS Louise Maycock and Anthony Green, Research and Validation Group, Cambridge ESOL RN 20 2005
Computer-based IELTS and paper-based versions of IELTS Anthony Green and Louise Maycock, Research and Validation Group, Cambridge ESOL RN 18 2004
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