TOEFL Paper based or Internet based?

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TOEFL Paper based or Internet based?

• Mrs. Bino Sarah Paul
• TOEFL Coordinator
• Foundation Program
• Qatar University

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Outline

• History
• Changes
• What is pBT ?
• What is iBT?
• How to register?

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History

• Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL is
  a test designed to measure the English -language
  ability of people who do not speak English as
  their first language.
• The test provider, Educational Testing Services
  ETS, based in USA has offered this exam since
  1964.

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Changes

• For more than 30 years, the TOEFL test was given
  as a paper-and- pencil, multiple- choice test.
  (PBT)
• In 1998, a computer-based version (CBT ) was
  available in some parts of the world.
• In the academic year 2005-2006, the new
  generation test, TOEFL iBT was introduced in
  selected test centers all over the world.
• Qatar University was the first center in the
  Middle East to administer TOEFL iBT.
• The test is delivered over the Internet.
  Testtakers work on the tests at the individual
  computer stations at official testing centers.

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TOEFL Paper based

• TOEFL ITP consists of previously administered
  TOEFL paper-based tests.
• It evaluates nonnative English speakers' skills
  in three areas, for academic purposes.

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Sections

• Listening Comprehension measures the ability to
  understand English, including short and long
  conversations and short talks or lectures
• Structure and Written Expression measures the
  ability to recognize standard written English
• Reading measures the ability to read and
  understand short passages at the university level
  

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TOEFL pBT Total Time-2 Hours
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Section-1Listening Comprehension

• Number of Questions-50
• Admin. Time-35 minutes
• Score Scale-31 68

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Section-2Structure and Written Expression

• Number of Questions- 40
• Admin. Time-25 minutes
• Score Scale-31 68

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Section-3Reading

• Number of Questions-50
• Admin. Time- 55 minutes
• Score Scale-31 67

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TOTAL

• Number of Questions-140
• Admin. Time-115 minutes
• Score scale -310 677

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Listening Comprehension Questions
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Short conversations

• After each conversation, you will hear a question
  about the conversation.
• The conversations and questions will not be
  repeated.
• After you hear a question, read the four possible
  answers in your test book and choose the best
  answer.

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Longer conversations

• After each conversation you will hear several
  questions.
• The conversations and questions will not be
  repeated.
• After you hear a question, read the four possible
  answers in your test book and choose the best
  answer.

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Talks

• After each talk, you will hear some questions.
• The talks and questions will not be repeated.
• After you hear a question, read the four possible
  answers in your test book and choose the best
  answer

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Structure and Written Expression
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StructureExample

• Geysers have often been compared to volcanoes
  _______ they both emit hot liquids from below the
  Earth's surface.
• due to
• because
• in spite of
• regardless of
• The sentence should read, "Geysers have often
  been compared to volcanoes because they both emit
  hot liquids from below the Earth's surface."
  Therefore, you should choose answer B.

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Written ExpressionExample
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Reading Comprehension
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• Reading Comprehension section you will read
  several passages.
• Each one is followed by a number of questions
  about it.
• You are to choose the one best answer, A, B, C,
  or D, to each question

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TOEFL - Internet based testTotal time 3 -
1/2 to 4 hours Total score 0 to 120
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Whats New in iBT?

• The new test emphasizes the test-taker's ability
  to communicate in an academic setting.
• For that reason the new Speaking section has
  been added and the Writing section has been
  expanded.
• Another feature of the test is the absence of the
  Structure and Written Expression section.
• Grammar is tested indirectly, especially in the
  Speaking and Writing sections.
• Students are allowed to take notes throughout the
  test.

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Test Format

• 1. Reading
• Three readings (about 600-700 words per reading)
• 39 questions (12 to 14 per reading mainly-
  multiple choice)
• 60 minutes
• Score - 0 to 30
• __________________________________________________
  ______
• 2. Listening
• Two conversations
• Four lectures/ discussions
• 34 questions (5 per conversation, 6 per lecture
  mainly multiple choice)
• About 50 minutes
• Score - 0 to 30
• Mandatory break- 10 minutes

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• 3. Speaking
• Two Independent tasks (based on the students
  knowledge and experience)
• Four Integrated tasks (based on short readings
  and/ or lectures)
• About 20 minutes
• Score - 0 to 30
• __________________________________________________
  ____
• 4. Writing
• One Independent task (based on the students
  knowledge and experience)
• One Integrated task (based on short reading and a
  lecture)
• About 30 minutes
• Score - 0 to 30

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• QU requirement
• Score of 61 which is equivalent to 500 in paper
  based test .
• Students can obtain their scores online about 15
  business days after they take the test.
• The admissions office of QU also can receive the
  score directly from ETS, if the students fill in
  the recipient code (8943) while registering for
  the test.

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Reading -Type of Questions

• 1. Multiple-Choice Questions
• Factual and Negative factual questions
• Vocabulary and Inference questions
• Questions about authors purpose, methods,
  attitude
• Sentence restatement / simplification questions
• Reference questions

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Reading -Type of Questions

• 2. Other reading questions
• Sentence Addition Questions- to insert the
  sentence in the appropriate place
• Complete the summary- choose the sentences which
  together form the summary of the passage
• Complete the chart questions- a number of answer
  choices are given and the students must put them
  in the proper category in a chart

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Reading - Special Features

• Titles - for all passages which give a quick,
  overall idea of what the passage is about
• Illustrations, maps, charts, drawings and
  pictures to clarify the point made in the
  passage and to make the passages seem more like
  authentic textbook material
• Glossed vocabulary for difficult idioms,
  topic-specific vocabulary, or unfamiliar
  vocabulary
• Highlighters and paragraph markers- to find the
  part of specific text or words or sentences asked
  about
• Review Feature by clicking the button on the
  toolbar, the student can locate the unanswered
  questions

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Listening -Type of Questions

• 1. Multiple-Choice Questions
• Main-topic questions
• Main Purpose questions
• Factual and Negative Factual questions
• Inference questions
• Purpose, Method, Attitude questions

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Listening -Type of Questions

• 2. Other listening questions
• Questions with multiple answers
• Replay questions
• Matching questions
• Ordering questions
• Complete the chart question

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Speaking-Type of Questions

• Two Independent Tasks
• Personal Preference and Paired Choice
• Preparation - 15 seconds
• Response - 45 seconds for each task
• Questions are based on the students own
  knowledge and experience

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Speaking- Type of Questions

• Four Integrated Tasks
• Listening/ Reading / Speaking Tasks
• Reading passage and related lecture or
  conversation
• Reading -45 seconds
• Lecture/ conversation-60 to 80 seconds
• Preparation- 30 seconds
• Response -60 seconds for each task

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Speaking- Type of Questions

• Two Listening / Speaking Tasks
• Lecture or Conversation
• 60 to 90 seconds
• Preparation -20 seconds
• Response -60 seconds
• All the four Integrated tasks are based on campus
  or academic situations.
• Ex-Announcements/discussions, general/ specific,
  problem/ solution, summary.

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Writing-Type of Questions

• One Integrated writing task-200 words
• Reading passage and related lecture
• Summarize and compare the lecture and passage
• Reading- 3 minutes
• Lecture -2 minutes
• Writing -20 minutes

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Writing-Type of Questions

• One Independent Writing Task 300 words
• Students own knowledge and experience
• Giving opinion on an issue
• Express a personal preference
• Agree or disagree with a statement
• Explain the importance of a development,
  invention, or phenomenon
• Writing- 30 minutes

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How to register?

• TOEFL iBT
• http//www.qu.edu.qa/qu/colleges/foundation/iBT_in
  structions.html
• registration fee of USD 170.00 (online payment)
• TOEFL pBT
• present your ID to the TOEFL office in the
  Foundation Program building in the Men or Women
  Campus.
• registration fee of QR 150.00