What are the features of the new SLE-Test of Reading Comprehension?
• The multiple-choice test contains two types of questions: • Choose the best word or group of words to complete the sentence from among the four response options. • Choose the option that best answers the question. • The test instructions are provided in both official languages (English and French). • The test questions and response options are written entirely in the language being assessed. • The new test is comprised of 60 questions to be answered in 80 minutes instead of 65 questions in 90 minutes for the old test. • The new test is comprised of several questions per text rather than one question per test for the old test. • The speed of answering to questions is less demanding since the quantity of texts has been reduced by a third compared to the old test. What do the test questions specifically assess? The questions of the SLE-Test of Reading Comprehension assess linguistic abilities with regards to global comprehension of a text, specific comprehension pertaining to elements o
