Establishing a fair cut score for an in-house English test: a case study on integrating two standard- setting methods

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-д хэвлэсэн:Language Testing in Asia vol. 15, no. 1 (Dec 2025), p. 16
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Springer Nature B.V.
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520 3 |a Establishing a cut score is a crucial aspect of the test development process since the selected cut score has the potential to impact students' performance outcomes and shape instructional strategies within the classroom. Therefore, it is vital for those involved in test development to set a cut score that is both fair and justifiable. This cut score should not only mirror the desired proficiency in language but also align with the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. The researcher aims to investigate whether the current passing score of an in-house developed English Language Test accurately represents the minimum competence for B2 learners and to determine whether the current cut scores should be adjusted according to the recommended scores derived from two standard-setting methods. In this study, the researcher uses a combination of two standard-setting methods—Angoff and Bookmark Methods—for establishing a sensible cut score for an in-house English language test called the MU-ELT (M University-English Language Test). Training and operational procedures for each method are described in detail along with comparative results. The results suggest that adjusting the current cut score is more feasible using both methods, with a preference for the Bookmark Method. Ultimately, the researcher hopes that this study can serve as a case study for providing any test developers and institutions with instructions on how to determine a cut score that comes from sound educational decision making. 
653 |a Case studies 
653 |a English language 
653 |a Students 
653 |a Language tests 
653 |a English as a second language instruction 
653 |a Competence 
653 |a Decision making 
653 |a Scores 
653 |a Classrooms 
653 |a Academic achievement 
653 |a Researchers 
653 |a Minimum Competency Testing 
653 |a Cutting Scores 
653 |a Psychological Testing 
653 |a Educational Methods 
653 |a Teaching Methods 
653 |a Minimum Competencies 
653 |a English 
653 |a Educational Strategies 
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