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Table 4 Descriptive statistics for questionnaire items on test-taker perception

From: Investigating the factor structure of the Test of English for Academic Purposes (TEAP) and its relation to test takers’ perceived test task value

 

High school

University

Vocabulary and word usage

5.32 (0.92)

4.69 (1.44)

Comprehending main ideas by reading

5.63 (0.67)

4.92 (1.39)

Comprehending details by reading

5.19 (0.99)

4.54 (1.39)

Comprehending graphs/charts by reading

5.14 (0.97)

4.47 (1.38)

Comprehending main ideas by listening

5.69 (0.61)

5.06 (1.38)

Comprehending details by listening

5.30 (0.91)

4.78 (1.36)

Asking questions and taking part in discussion

5.55 (0.77)

4.99 (1.39)

Expressing opinions

5.55 (0.77)

4.88 (1.40)

Writing a summary

5.44 (0.82)

4.85 (1.40)

Writing an essay

5.13 (1.00)

4.61 (1.40)