The Development and Assessment of Electronic-Based English Proficiency Testing System for Tertiary-Level Students

Electronic-Based English Proficiency Testing System

Abstract

The objectives of this study are to develop and assess the usability of electronic-based English proficiency testing system for tertiary-level students. There were 355 freshmen students selected as the sample group and clustered random sampling was applied. The quantitative data were collected using a five-point Likert scale questionnaire and an electronic-based English Proficiency Test using MOODLE. The qualitative data were collected by conducting a focus group interview. Three sessions of pilot tests were carried out for the validity and reliability of the instruments. The results revealed that the students in a sample group rated all of the items on the questionnaire in a high level of agreement with the total mean (x̅) score of 4.27 and SD of 0.27. The results of qualitative data analysis showed that students preferred electronic-based tests in terms of system use, learning impact, user opinions, and test design. In comparison to traditional paper-based tests, the usability experience of students preferred the electronic-based test because it was convenient, saved time, and resource management efficient with security, prompt feedback, and less pressure.