Measurement Science, Scoring and Interpretation

The TOEFL research program conducts research to identify the information score users need to appropriately and accurately interpret test results and make decisions based on test scores.

Aligning Scores of Language Proficiency Tests: A Score Concordance Study Between IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT®

Reports on a collaborative score concordance project carried out by the TOEFL Program and IELTS Partners to align IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT scores

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Aligning Scores of Language Proficiency Tests: A Score Concordance Study Between IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT®

Mapping TOEFL® Essentials™ Test Scores to the Canadian Language Benchmarks

Describes the process by which TOEFL® Essentials™ test scores were mapped to the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), including a content analysis and standard setting study.

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Mapping TOEFL® Essentials™ Test Scores to the Canadian Language Benchmarks

Mapping TOEFL® Essentials™ Speaking and Writing Scores to the CEFR Levels

Describes the mapping of the speaking and writing scores of the TOEFL® Essentials™ test to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) levels, including a content analysis and standard setting study.

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Mapping TOEFL® Essentials™ speaking and writing scores to the CEFR levels

Mapping the TOEFL iBT Test Scores to China's Standards of English Language Ability: Implications for Score Interpretation and Use

Demonstrates the application of a series of steps in building an argument for aligning the scores of the TOEFL iBT test to the levels of the China’s Standards of English Language Ability (CSE).