Tests administration guide
The Passages Third Edition tests may be used to assess
students’ mastery of material presented in the grammar
and vocabulary sections of the Student’s Book, to
evaluate their progress in listening and reading, and to
check their understanding of the basics of composition.
Each test covers six units and is available in two
versions, A and B. The Units 1–6 tests may be
administered after Ss have completed the first six units
and the accompanying review units in the Student’s
Book. The Units 7–12 tests may be administered
after Ss have completed the last six units and the
accompanying review units.
Preparation
■ Tell Ss in advance that they are going to have
a written test, and suggest that they prepare by
reviewing the appropriate units in the Student’s
Book. Ss should pay particular attention to the
material presented in the grammar, vocabulary, and
writing sections. Tell them that the test will also
contain a listening section and a reading passage.
■ Point out that the purpose of the test is not for Ss to
compete for the highest score; rather, the test will
inform Ss (and the teacher) about how well they
learned the material and what material, if any, may
need extra review and practice.
■ Schedule a class period of about 45–60 minutes for
the test.
■ Make one copy of the test for each S.
■ Locate and set the recorded part A for the test
listening section.
How to give a test
■ On the day of the test, hand out one copy of the test
to each S.
■ Remind Ss that they are not allowed to use any
reference materials, such as the Student’s Book or
a dictionary, during the test.
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■ Encourage Ss to take a few minutes to look through
the test without answering any of the items. Point
out that some of the sections have examples that
show how the Ss should respond. Make sure they
understand the instructions.
■ Tell Ss that about five minutes of test time will
be used for the listening section (part A). This is
the first section; however, it is up to the teacher to
decide whether to give the listening section at the
beginning or end of the test.
■ When giving the listening section of the test, direct
the class to part A and go over the instructions.
Advise Ss just to listen the first time they hear the
recording, and then to listen and mark their answers
during the second playing. Then play the recording
straight through twice, without stopping or pausing.
■ To help Ss use their time efficiently and finish on
time, write the total time on the board before they
begin the test, and revise the time on the board every
five minutes to signal how much time is left.
How to score a test
■ Either collect the test and use the answer key to
score it, or go over the answers with the class
while allowing each S to correct his or her own.
Alternatively, tell Ss to exchange tests with a partner
and correct each other’s answers as you elicit or read
the answers aloud.
■ Each test has a total score of 50 points. If a letter
grade system is useful to the teacher and the Ss, this
scoring system can be used:
45–50   = A or Excellent
40–44 = B or Very good
35–39   = C or Good
34 or below = Needs improvement