Idioms and the Language Learner

1998 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaled Abdullah ◽  
Howard Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Language Learner ◽  
Language Transfer ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Production Test ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Multiple Choice Test ◽  
Linguistic Differences ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Pragmatic Knowledge ◽  
Degree Of Similarity

This paper investigates what types of idioms are most likely to be transferred while learning a second language. The subjects of the study were 120 advanced Syrian learners of English. The comprehension of 80 English idioms was tested by a multiple-choice test and an English-into-Syrian Arabic translation test. The same idioms were also tested for production by a Syrian Arabic-into-English translation test. Results showed that learners scored higher in the comprehension and production test of cognate idioms because of positive language transfer. Language transfer had a negative effect when processing English idioms which have false cognate equivalents in Syrian Arabic. However, with English idioms that have pragmatic equivalents and those which have no Syrian equivalents at all, the factor of transfer is replaced, as a strategy, by metaphoric association and pragmatic knowledge of the world. The study concludes that the degree of similarity to a native language idiom does not necessarily help in the process of idiom comprehension or production. Meanwhile, the linguistic differences between the English idiom and the Syrian idiom do not automatically lead to problems in comprehending L2 idioms.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTATION OF E-MODULE TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORK SERVICES BASED MOBILE AS ALTERNATIVE MEDIA

Akademika ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
pp. 53-64
Author(s):  
Sirwan Sirwan ◽  
Kamal Kamal
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Network Services ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Multiple Choice Test ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean

The purpose of this study was to: (1) knowing the level of practicality e-module based on mobile learning; (2) determine the effectivenes of using system e-module based on mobile learning in skill competency test TKJ.  The research method experimental design one group pre-test and post-test. Data were collected through multiple choice  test given to respondens before being given treatment and after being given treatment, then the data would then be analyzed using tes t. The results of the e-module practicality test throught a questionnaire distributed to students showed that the e-module based on mobile learning practicality used by students, while according to the assessment by the two media experts that e-module based on mobile learning was practical with an average score of 88.9%. Student readiness in UKK has been successfully improved using mobile learning-based e-modules. Increased readiness of students in UKK is in the medium category with a gain score of 0.4%. The T test results indicate that the Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.000 <0.05. The mean pre-test value was 78.6456 with Std.Deviation 4.85293. The highest value is 90.00 and the lowest value is Std.Deviation 6.57910. The highest score was 96.67 and the lowest score was 73.33.

scholarly journals The Effects of Imaginal and Verbal Strategies on Prose Comprehension by Adults

1979 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
William C. Tirr ◽  
Leon Manelis ◽  
Kenneth L. Leicht
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Production Test ◽  
Multiple Choice Test ◽  
Word Lists ◽  
Prose Learning ◽  
Verbal Strategies ◽  
Better Than

Adult subjects were given concrete and abstract textbook passages to study by using either an imaginai or verbal strategy. Two days later, they were given a multiple-choice test and a production test of comprehension. The verbal strategy produced better comprehension than the imaginai strategy; concrete passages were comprehended better than abstract passages, but only according to the production test; and strategy and concreteness did not interact. Differences between these results and results obtained in imagery research on word lists are discussed, and caution is advised before generalizing the word research to meaningful prose learning by adults

scholarly journals An Exploratory Case Study of the Use of Video Digitizing Technology to Detect Answer-Copying on a Paper-and-Pencil Multiple-Choice Test

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Zerpa ◽  
Christina Van Barneveld
Keyword(s):  
Choice Test ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Multiple Choice Test ◽  
Test Taking ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
Future Program ◽  
Shed Light ◽  
Answer Copying

In educational testing, answer-copying is considered a behaviour that poses threats to the validity of test scores interpretations, which is a concern when interpreting the test results for the purpose of making changes to curriculum and educational policies. Answer copying involves at least two examinees, one being the source and the other the copier. While different methods have been developed to detect answer-copying using statistical indices, researchers have not yet examined the use of video digitizing technology via a kinematic sanalysis of the data to detect answer-copying during test taking situations. The purpose of this case study was to explore the use of video digitizing technology to detectanswer-copying by measuring examinees’ response time, displacement and velocity from item to item on a test. A sample of two university students volunteered to demonstrate the benefits and challenges of using video digitizing technology to detect answer-copying. While this is a small scale demonstration, the outcome of this study may shed light on whether or not the use of video digitizing technology provide evidence of feasibility and some preliminary reliability in the detection of answer copying.The lesson learned from this study can inform the direction of a future program of research.

scholarly journals Development of material contents and online assessment based on the SEVIMA EdLink platform for online learning of program evaluation subject during Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 498
Author(s):  
Dewa Gede Hendra Divayana ◽  
Agus Adiarta ◽  
P. Wayan Arta Suyasa
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Online Assessment ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Multiple Choice Test ◽  
Validity Test ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Essay Test

One of the free platforms made by IT companies in the education sector in Indonesia can be used to facilitate online learning at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. The platform is called the SEVIMA EdLink. This platform needs to be known by academics and the wider community of education in the world. This platform provides facilities to make it easier for users to input material content and online assessment forms. The purpose of this research was to demonstrate the development of material contents of the ‘Program Evaluation’ subject and its assessment form that was embedded into the SEVIMA EdLink platform. The approach used in this research was a development based on the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). Subjects who were involved in testing the material contents were 29 students. The measuring instruments used in testing the material contents were questionnaires. Subjects who were involved in the content validity test for multiple-choice test questions were six experts, and two experts were involved in the content validity test for essay test questions. The tools used in testing the content validity of multiple-choice test questions or essay test questions were checklist documents. The analysis technique of the test results of the material contents was descriptive quantitative. The analysis technique for multiple-choice test questions and essay test questions was the comparison of content validity test results with the standard scores of content validity based on Guilford. This research results showed the quality percentage of material contents in the subject of ‘Program Evaluation’ was a good category. The content validity results of the multiple-choice test questions and essay test questions were both in the excellent category.

Developing Professional Knowledge and Confidence in Higher Education

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 32-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Serradell-Lopez ◽  
P. Lara ◽  
D. Castillo ◽  
I. González
Keyword(s):  
Business Management ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Multiple Choice Test ◽  
Multiple Choice Tests ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Choice Tests ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Different Levels

The purpose of this paper is to determine the effectiveness of using multiple choice tests in subjects related to the administration and business management. To this end the authors used a multiple-choice test with specific questions to verify the extent of knowledge gained and the confidence and trust in the answers. The analysis made, conducted by tests given out to a group of 200 students, has been implemented in one subject related with investment analysis and has measured the level of knowledge gained and the degree of trust and security in the responses at two different times of the business administration and management course. Measurements were taken into account at different levels of difficulty in the questions asked and the time spent by students to complete the test. Results confirm that students are generally able to obtain more knowledge along the way and get increases in the degree of trust and confidence. It is estimated that improvement in skills learned is viewed favourably by businesses and are important for job placement. Finally, the authors proceed to analyze a multi-choice test using a combination of knowledge and confidence levels.

scholarly journals PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PBL (PROBLEM BASED LEARNING) TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATERI BAHAN KIMIA DALAM KEHIDUPAN SEHARI-HARI

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Hayatuz Zakiyah ◽  
Nuzula Ulfa
Keyword(s):  
Learning Model ◽  
T Test ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Multiple Choice Test ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
Pbl Model

Based on the observation in SMPN 1 Sukamakmur shown that students VIII were not enough understand in learning chemical matter in life, obstacles of students in studying chemistry based on difficulty in understanding the terms in the science of chemistry. This research aims to understand the influence of PBL learning model on students activities, Study results of students and students response against the implementation of PBL learning to the chemicals matter in daily life of class VIII in SMPN 1 Sukamakmur Aceh Besar. The research was apparent experiment (a quasi experiment) by using one group pretest and posttest design. Data collection were techniques used observation technique were multiple choice test shaped and survey. Data observation and response analyzed by using technique percentage, while test results were analyzed by t-test. The result of student learning activity percentage were about 94% with good criteria and the lowest value of 78 % but it is still on the criteria good. Study results students increased afterwards applied PBL learning model of t-test was obtained tcount > ttable was 20,42 > 2,08. Students response were very are interesting in PBL model by the results was of the percentage who answered “yes” was 92,1% and answers “not” was 7,9%.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Nanomaterials for Building Production within the Context of Sustainability

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Ahmad Zeyad Aljenbaz ◽  
Çiğdem Çağnan
Keyword(s):  
New Technology ◽  
General Definition ◽  
Production Test ◽  
Test Evaluation ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Test And Evaluation ◽  
Dimensional Classification ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Evaluation Matrix

Nanotechnology is a new technology created by manipulating small particles in the material in order to obtain different and unique properties. It brings new solutions in economic, ecologic and social ways to participate in achieving sustainability. Nanomaterials, which are the products of this new technology, are used in building construction field with the aim of reducing the harm to the environment. The aim of this paper is to determine the effects of nanomaterials in this field. To reach the aim of the study, the topic was examined in the following sequence. Firstly, the general definition of nanotechnology and dimensional classification of nanomaterials were made. Nanotechnology, nanomaterial and nanoarchitecture applications in building production were examined together with examples. The effects of different applications were analyzed in conjunction with environmental-social and economic sustainability issues. Finally, the nanomaterials were evaluated within a test and evaluation matrix according to the environmental-social-economical sustainability criteria. Evaluation was made through the percentages of effects where (+) has positive effect, (-) has negative effect and (o) has no/unknown effect. The test results were explained in a test evaluation report. The findings of the research from the test results point out that, the use of nanomaterials in building production can help to achieve sustainability but the effects on human health have not been fully determined yet and this is the most important disadvantage of using these new tech materials. Keywords: Sustainability; nanotechnology; nanoarchitecture; nanomaterials; building production; test evaluation matrix

A Developmental Study of Intonation Recognition

1968 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 825-832 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilyn M. Corlew
Keyword(s):  
Significant Interaction ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Semantic Content ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Developmental Study ◽  
Multiple Choice Test ◽  
The Third ◽  
Matching Test ◽  
Better Than

Two experiments investigated the information conveyed by intonation from speaker to listener. A multiple-choice test was devised to test the ability of 48 adults to recognize and label intonation when it was separated from all other meaning. Nine intonation contours whose labels were most agreed upon by adults were each matched with two English sentences (one with appropriate and one with inappropriate intonation and semantic content) to make a matching-test for children. The matching-test was tape-recorded and given to children in the first, third, and fifth grades (32 subjects in each grade). The first-grade children matched the intonations with significantly greater agreement than chance; but they agreed upon significantly fewer sentences than either the third or fifth graders. Some intonation contours were matched with significantly greater frequency than others. The performance of the girls was better than that of the boys on an impatient question and a simple command which indicates that there was a significant interaction between sex and intonation.

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