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| The EPTA can be summed up as follows: |
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It is a measure of Aviation English language oral proficiency, rather than being a general test of English language proficiency. |
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Rather than assessing examinees at one level of English language proficiency, it evaluates the skills of examinees according to the six (6) different levels established by the ICAO, with each level reflecting varying degrees of skill acquisition. |
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Scores derived form the EPTA provide a profile of diagnostic information that is formative rather than merely summative (providing only a total score that indicates where the examinee is at that point in time). This information is useful in: |
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indicating what examinees can do in speaking the English language by carrying out specific, well-defined tasks (functional ability) as well as applying what they know about it (e.g., vocabulary, grammatical ability); |
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identifying areas in which individuals or groups have demonstrated specific strengths and weaknesses toward which educational or other decisions might be directed; |
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serving as a resource in the development and enhancement of curriculum, instruction, and learning. |
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