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TOEFL® Research Program

Advancing the field of English-language learning and assessment

Innovation, Technology and AI

Innovation in assessment design is at the heart of the TOEFL research program. Researchers investigate how innovative assessment task designs and the use of technology can improve the measurement of students' language knowledge and skills.
 

Psychometric Approaches to Analyzing C-tests

Addresses psychometric issues in the development of the C-test task type that appears in the test (Complete the Words).

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Psychometric approaches to analyzing C-tests

A Comparison of Two TOEFL® Writing Tasks

Provides initial support for using the Write for Academic Discussion task to support interpretations about English writing ability.

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A Comparison of Two TOEFL® Writing Tasks

The Impact of Using Synthetically Generated Listening Stimuli on Test-Taker Performance: A Case Study with Multiple-Choice, Single-Selection Items

Investigates the impact on test-taker performance of using synthetically generated speech as stimuli for English L2 listening assessment items.

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The Impact of Using Synthetically Generated Listening Stimuli on Test-Taker Performance

Developing an Innovative Elicited Imitation Task for Efficient English Proficiency Assessment

Describes the design considerations and research that informed the development of the elicited imitation task that appears in the speaking section (Listen & Repeat).

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Developing an Innovative Elicited Imitation Task for Efficient English Proficiency Assessment