Table 6 Passing rate of the GEPT for the three-level placement
From: Using the English GSAT for placement into EFL classes: accuracy and validity concerns
| Â | Low-intermediate class (N = 12) | Intermediate class (N = 40) | High-intermediate class (N = 48) |
|---|---|---|---|
English GSAT cut-off score | 11 or below | 12–13 | 14–15 |
Student number of passing the GEPT | 0 (0%) | 20 (50%) | 44 (91.7%) |
Student number of failing the GEPT | 12 (100%) | 20 (50%) | 4 (8.3%) |
GEPT listening mean score (Std.D) | 52.67 (18.65) | 77.40 (20.50) | 94.17 (13.03) |
GEPT reading mean score (Std.D) | 57.17 (15.84) | 80.70 (18.60) | 102.44 (10.94) |
Final course grades | 73.25 (14.85) | 85.00 (9.23) | 84.71 (6.33) |