Now everyone can measure grammar ability through the use of grammar assessment system
Mohamed, A. R., Mohamed Ismail, S. A. M., Siew Eng, L.
Abstract:
This paper describes an initiative to systematically gauge English as Second Language (ESL) learners’ grammar proficiency. Grammar Assessment System was developed with the goal to determine learners’ grammar proficiency and place learners in their respective grammar proficiency levels. The novelty of the Grammar Assessment System is in the three notable elements; Grammar Test, Grammar Matrix and Grammar Descriptor. The respondents comprised of 848 students from 10 secondary schools in Penang. The findings of this study showed that 34.0% of the respondents were categorised as ‘Above Standard’, 29.5% of the respondents were categorised as ‘Meet Standard’ and 36.5% of the respondents were categorised as ‘Below Standard’. The study’s value lies in its capacity to provide practising teachers with a set of indicators to gain accurate information with regards to their students’ grammar proficiency.
Keywords: Grammar Assessment System, Grammar Test, Grammar Matrix, Grammar Descriptor
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APA citation
- Mohamed, A. R., Mohamed Ismail, S. A. M., Siew Eng, L. (2014). Now everyone can measure grammar ability through the use of grammar assessment system. International Journal of Teaching and Education, 2(3), 127-136.