Perceptions of standardized English examinations, pressure to improve scores, and effects on classroom practices among secondary school teachers in Malaysia

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Perceptions of standardized English examinations, pressure to improve scores, and effects on classroom practices among secondary school teachers in Malaysia

This study surveys English language (n=244) teachers‟ perceptions of standardized English examinations, pressure to improve students‟ scores and how these factors have affected their classroom practices. In this study, the classroom practices are determined by four variables which are; (i) test prep...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Zakaria, Noor Asma Iffah
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2014
Subjects:	English language - Examinations, questions, etc Secondary school - Malaysia
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/50629/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/50629/1/FPP%202014%2040RR.pdf

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