Some Implications for Using a Diagnostic Test in English Language Course at Post-Secondary Level

Nataša M. Bakić-Mirić; Mirjana N. Lončar-Vujnović

doi:10.5937/zrffp49-20409

Nataša M. Bakić-Mirić University of Priština in Kosovska Mitrovica, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of English Language and Literature
Mirjana N. Lončar-Vujnović University of Priština in Kosovska Mitrovica, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of English Language and Literature

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/zrffp49-20409

Keywords: teachers, students, post-secondary level, English language course, diagnostic test,

Abstract

This paper addresses a relatively new type of testing in English language called diagnostic test(ing). This type of test is used to accelerate students' performance during the English language course at post-secondary level. The purpose of this test is to help teachers determine students' English language skills and to give an outlook into areas where students exhibit weaknesses and need to work on to improve during the course.

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