Presenters
Kaplan English Programs,
at Highline Community College
Chadd Bennett: Program Manager
Jon Dietzen: Center Manager
Next Generation TOEFL
*More focus on ability to
communicate
Why is the test changing?
*How well students use English
*Uses integrated tasks that reflect
how language is actually used
- Read/listen/speak
- Listen/speak
- Read/listen/write
What speaking tasks are required of students?
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Ask questions in class
Participate in group discussions
Give presentations
Participate in team projects
Discuss issues with advisors/faculty
Speak with landlords about living arrangements
Properly order a coffee in Seattle
Test Overview
Previous TOEFL (CBT)
New TOEFL (iBT)
Test is saved on computer
Test will be delivered via the Internet
Non-integrated skill testing
Some integrated skill testing
Computer adaptive questions for
Listening and Structure
All questions will be non-adaptive
No note-taking allowed for Listening,
Structure and Reading
Note-taking allowed for all sections
 Test was offered until the end of
August 2005
Test began September 2005
CBT scores still valid for two years, but
schools may require a new (IBT) score
after Sept. 2005
 No Structure (Grammar) section; new
Speaking section
Reading Section
CBT
- Approximately 5 passages
- 44-60 questions in 70-90 minutes
iBT
- 3 passages total, 12 questions per passage
- Reading passages are longer: 600-700 words each
- A max. of 3-4 words may be hyper-linked to a dictionary
- A review button allows a student to review answers
- Each question mentions the relevant paragraph:
“According to paragraph 4, what can be inferred about…”
Reading Section
Question types
Main topic
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Main purpose
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Inference
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Main idea
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Purpose/function of a detail
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Pronoun reference
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Title
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Organization
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Vocabulary
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Place passage
in larger work
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Fact/detail
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Sequence/insert sentence
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Negative fact
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New iBT Reading Questions
- The author’s method of explanation/definition
- Paraphrase of a sentence
- Choose and categorize ideas from a list
- Choose key points for a summary of the whole passage
Listening Section
CBT
- Variable number of short conversations, 2 longer conversations
and 3 lectures
- 30-50 questions in 40-60 minutes
- No note-taking allowed
iBT
- No more short conversation section
- 2 longer conversations with 2 or more speakers each
- 4 longer lectures, some of which include dialogue
- 5-6 questions per conversation or lecture
- Some questions repeat a small section and ask about the
speaker’s meaning
- Note taking is allowed
Listening Section
Question types
Main topic
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Main purpose
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Inference
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Main idea
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Purpose/function of a detail
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Choose a diagram
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Match words
with defs,
examples, etc.
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Fact/detail
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Sequence events
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Negative fact
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New iBT Listening Questions
- Identify (Yes/No) which ideas were mentioned (>2 answers)
- The meaning of a repeated phrase or sentence
- The speaker’s method of explanation
Speaking Section
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This section is new
6 questions in total
2 independent tasks on familiar topics
4 integrated tasks: 2 based on
Reading/Listening; 2 based on Listening
Speaking Section
2 Independent Tasks
 Each gives 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer
 Each question appears on the screen
 Both questions discuss non-academic information
Examples: Give this a try!!! (15 seconds-prep/45 seconds-speak)
“Describe a class you have taken in school and explain why the class was important
to you. Include details and examples to support your explanation.”
“Some universities require first-year students to live in dormitories on campus.
Others allow students to live off campus. Which policy do you think is better
for…?”
Speaking Section
4 Integrated Tasks
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2 Reading/Listening/Speaking
Each task gives 45 seconds to read a 5-8 sentence long passage, and then
plays a short conversation or explanation
First task: a short announcement and a long conversation
Time: 20 seconds to prepare, and 60 seconds to answer
“The woman expresses her opinion of the announcement made by the university
president. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that
opinion.”
Second task: a short reading and a lecture
Time: 20 seconds to prepare, and 60 seconds to respond
“Discuss the suitability of antelopes and horses for domestication. Which is more
suitable?”
Speaking Section
4 Integrated Tasks
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2 Listening/Speaking
After the listening, each task gives 20 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to
answer. Each question appears on the screen.
The first task is a long conversation between two students:
“The students discuss two possible solutions to the woman’s problem. Describe the
problem. Then state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.”
The second task is a lecture that is slightly shorter than those on the CBT:
“Using points and examples from the talk, explain how the automobile and the radio
contributed to a common culture in the United States.”
Writing Section
CBT
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One 30-minute essay about one question
iBT
1 Reading/Listening/Writing Task
 One academic reading and one listening passage
 Five minutes to read the passage first
 Then, after listening to a lecture on the same topic, a student has 20 minutes to
write
 An answer must discuss the key ideas in the listening passage and explain how
they differ from those in the reading
 No personal opinion is required
 The reading passage will always be available, but not the lecture (must use
notes)
1 Writing task similar to that of the previous TOEFL
 The question asks a student about personal experience and knowledge
 30 minutes to write an essay
iBT Scoring
The score report universities receive will contain:
Four skill scores
- Reading
0-30
- Listening 0-30
- Speaking 0-30
- Writing
0-30
A total score: 0-120
Student score reports will also contain performance
feedback.
Scoring Comparison
PBT
CBT
iBT
580-583
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92-93
550
213
79-80
520
190
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480
157
54-55
iBT Scoring
• Scores available for viewing online free of charge 10
business days after the test.
• Institutions can enter a folder with their students in it.
• Sortable database to assist in matching scores with
applications.
• “Print friendly” format, with photo.
• ELPs and attending institutions can view scores
online with permission of student.
Questions Kaplan students have
asked about the iBT
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Is it more difficult?
If I apply for fall quarter 2007, what score will I need?
How long will schools honor the CBT score?
What scores will schools require?
How will the sections be evaluated?
How important is speaking?
Kaplan’s TOEFL Preparation
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A New TOEFL and Academic course has begun!
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Includes iBT Questions Type practice
Includes skill building for grammar, vocabulary,
summarizing, and paraphrasing
Resources
ETS website: www.ets.org/toefl
Upcoming Kaplan Opportunities
- Conference Presentations
- College and University Workshops
- Guidance for conducting standard setting at your own
institution
- TOEFL Tuesdays: Free Practice iBT every Tuesday at
4:30pm!!!
Highline Community College, building 30, room 319
*Students Must call or sign up ahead of time*
Discussion Questions
• Find some advisors from other schools and break
into groups of 4-5.
• Spend some time discussing the following:
– What is the current TOEFL requirement at your institution?
– Is your institution still accepting CBT scores? For how long?
– Has your school encountered any issues in
interpreting/implementing the new iBT score?
– Have you received any comments/questions from students
or professors about the new iBT?
– Other things you would like to ask/share in your groups?
– Questions???
Thank You!!!
Thank You for attending this session!!!
• More resources available up front!!!
Kaplan English Programs at Highline CC.
2400 So 240th, MS 25-516
Des Moines, WA 98198
TEL: 206-870-3740 FAX: 206-870-0938
Email: jonathan.dietzen@kaplan.com, chadd.bennett@kaplan.com