Washback from language tests on teaching, learning and policy: Evidence from diverse settings

Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy and Practice

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 1-7

  Rea Dickins, Pauline ^a   Scott, Catriona ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 76849085948     PISSN: 0969594X     EISSN: 1465329X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09695940701272682     Document Type: Editorial

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