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What Do Teachers Need To Know About Assessment (Talking ELT S12 EP2)

What does assessment literacy really mean for teachers? This episode focuses on the classroom, with Jo Szoke and Nate Owen exploring how teachers can design assessments that genuinely support learning. We discuss reliability, fairness, rubrics, and how to balance exam preparation with communicative language teaching, as well as practical tips for managing student expectations and motivation. Chapters: 0:00 - Episode Highlights and Introduction 1:26 - Why Every Assessment Needs a Clear Purpose 3:56 - Diagnostic vs Placement Tests What Is the Difference 6:45 - Validity and Reliability Made Simple 11:00 - Standardisation and Fairness in the Classroom 16:51 - Advert Break 17:30 - Practical Tips for Balancing Exam Preparation and Communication Skills 22:22 - Activities That Build Transferable Skills For more insights on how to use tests and assessment as tools for growth in the English Language classroom, download the position paper The Impact of Assessment on Teaching and Learning Creating Positive Washback: https://oxelt.gl/3YuUU2l