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| Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris |
| This study aims to develop a reliable instrument measuring the assessment literacy of ESL teachers through Exploratory Factor Analysis based on five constructs. A survey was administered to 200 secondary school ESL teachers. The study revealed that only 78 items with a cut-off point of above .60 from the factor loading are retained. Cronbachs Alpha showed that the items retained are reliable. This study developed and validated an instrument to measure ESL teachers assessment literacy in the Malaysian context. An assessment literacy framework can be developed based on this research which will benefit the education field in Malaysia. 2023, North American Business Press. All rights reserved. |
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