Chapter 7

This chapter focuses on testing in second language teaching.  There a various methods of testing, i.e. norm-referenced vs. criterion referenced, indirect vs. direct, discrete point vs. integrative, that teachers may utilize to evaluate students' progress.  However, regardless of what method is used, I believe that students should not just be tested to determine progress.  Instead, teachers should utilize tests results in lesson planning, student placement, and as a means of incentive.