Table 7 Students’ attitudes toward using authentic assessments

1. Authentic assessments support students in getting self-directed learners

0

1

2

12

13

4.32

2. Authentic assessments develop the autonomy of EFL learners

1

1

5

10

11

4.03

3. Authentic assessments enhance EFL learners’ self-efficacy

0

0

5

8

15

4.35

4. Authentic assessments reduce the anxiety of EFL students

0

2

1

10

15

4.35

5. Authentic assessments assist students to have more interactions with each other

0

0

1

9

18

4.60

6. Authentic assessments increase EFL learners’ language learning motivation

1

2

0

10

15

4.28

7. Authentic assessments are superior to the traditional assessments

0

0

1

13

14

4.46

8. Authentic assessments lead to successful language learning

1

1

2

12

11

4.00

9. I want my teachers to use authentic assessments in my English classes

0

1

1

10

16

4.46

10. Authentic assessments help students to show their abilities in real-life contexts

0

0

1

12

15

4.50

11. Authentic assessments help learners be creative learners

1

0

2

15

10

4.03

12. I think that authentic assessments are more attractive and motivating for us

0

2

2

12

12

4.21

13 Authentic assessments provide students a platform to learn together with their peers

0

0

2

7

19

4.60

14. I think authentic assessments encourage cooperative learning among students

0

2

2

8

16

4.35

15. Authentic assessments can yield precious benefits in EFL classes

1

2

1

13

11

4.10