As it is known formative assessment focuses on both the learning process and learner's performance. In this study digital formative assessment and traditional speaking tests were utilized comparatively to evaluate 52 upper-intermediate EFL learners' English language speaking skills. The study was designed as a mixed-method. The quantitative data were collected via achievement tests which had been administered both in traditional speaking tests and digital formative tests. The qualitative findings were collected with students' interviews which consisted of four open-ended questions. The results of the study showed that participants outperformed in digital formative tests in comparison to traditional speaking tests. Another significant finding of the study is that participants are satisfied with the digital formative assessments in terms of peer collaboration during tests, enriched test materials, and preparation time for the speaking test. Although they have positive views on digital formative assessment, participants are dissatisfied with it in terms of technical problems that they encountered during the administration of digital formative tests.

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使用数字形成性评估评估 EFL 学习者的英语口语能力

众所周知，形成性评估侧重于学习过程和学习者的表现。在这项研究中，数字形成性评估和传统口语测试被用来比较评估 52 名中高级 EFL 学习者的英语口语技能。该研究设计为混合方法。定量数据是通过在传统口语测试和数字形成性测试中进行的成就测试收集的。定性调查结果是通过学生访谈收集的，其中包括四个开放式问题。研究结果表明，与传统口语测试相比，参与者在数字形成性测试中的表现优于传统口语测试。该研究的另一个重要发现是，参与者对数字形成性评估在测试期间的同伴协作、丰富的测试材料和口语测试的准备时间方面感到满意。尽管他们对数字形成性评估持积极态度，但参与者对其在数字形成性测试管理过程中遇到的技术问题表示不满。