Test on the History and Evolution of Language Testing

What major change in language testing philosophy occurred between 1950 and 1980?

Why did American testing philosophy in the mid-20th century omit speaking skills from language tests?

What was the key difference between British and American language testing philosophies during the 20th century?

Who contributed significantly to the operationalisation of communicative language ability in testing?

What technological development is currently helping make language testing more accessible in economically disadvantaged areas?

What was the primary purpose of the Imperial exam system in ancient China?

Around what period did formal language testing begin to develop significantly in the Western world?

Which educational philosophy dominated American language testing by the mid-20th century?

Which tool is commonly used today to analyze the vocabulary range and frequency in reading texts for language testing?

What is meant by 'localisation of tests' in the context of modern language testing?