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Positive Washback from Thai University Entrance Examinations

Language Testing in Asia volume 1, Article number: 50 (2011) Cite this article

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The paper presents weak points and certain strong washback effects from Thai university entrance examinations supporting hints to overcome some shortcomings from writing assessment and encourages the practices and classroom activities that enable graduates to have more competence in English communication particularly in writing skill.

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    Amporn Jianrattanapong

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Jianrattanapong, A. Positive Washback from Thai University Entrance Examinations. Language Testing in Asia 1, 50 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1186/2229-0443-1-1-50

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