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Table 1 The scoring profiles of learners generated by the dedicated website

From: An exploration into EFL learners’ perspectives on online computerized listening comprehension dynamic assessment

Score

Definition

1. The actual score

This score is almost the same as the conventional test scores and is calculated based on a pre-determined scale to make it comparable to the mediated test score (0 to 80 points, four points for each item).

2. The mediated score

This score is obtained by subtracting the score of hints each test taker uses from the overall hints’ scores (80). It is worth mentioning that 1 point was subtracted for each hint.

3. The LPS (learning potential score)

It is calculated based on the formula developed by Kozulin and Garb (2002); LPS = (2*Mediated score _ Actual score) /Maximum score.

4. Hints used

The number of hints used for each item.

5. Missed items

These are items that each test taker might not have answered within the time allotted for each question.

6. Total time

The total time spent on the test.

7. The guessing effect score

It shows the total number of questions each learner has answered correctly by chance on the first try and their effects on the learner’s actual and mediated scores.

8. The with-guessing-effect actual score

This score equals the actual score minus the guessing effect on the actual score (Four points are subtracted from the actual score due to recognizing any guesswork).

9. The with-guessing-effect mediated score

This score equals the mediated score minus the guessing effect on the mediated score (minus 1 point is subtracted from the mediated score due to recognizing any guesswork).

10. The with-guessing-effect LPS.

This score equals LPS minus the guessing effect on the LPS (the with-guessing-effect actual and mediated scores are replaced in the LPS formula to calculate this score).