Introduction to TOEFL
ITP
What is it?
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• Former Tourism and Hospitality Management Student
• Founder of Triumph Language School
• Currently working as KBTC CHS English Teacher
• Also teach TOEFL one-on-one classes and free classes like this
• Former MYEO’s Campus Chapter Director
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What is TOEFL ITP Assessment
Series?
• TOEFL ITP stands for Test of English as Foreign Language - Institutional
Testing Program.
• It is created and examined by ETS – English Testing Service, an
American Education Provider similar to British Council.
• TOEFL has other forms like iBT – Internet Based Test, iBT – Home
Edition, PBT – Paper Based Test.
• Each one of them is different so let’s just focus on ITP.
• I call it a series because it has two levels plus optional speaking
section.
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TOEFL ITP the whole series format
And optional speaking test
(however it won’t be
necessary for USAID DISP)
and according to USAID
webinar, we are taking Level 1
designed for Intermediate and
Advanced level English users.
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Now before we dive into real deal,
• I want you to learn a few principles by heart. These principles are your literal
Bible when taking TOEFL.
• TOEFL is a standardized test. It means it has definite patterns, structures and
formats. So does the matriculation exam, not all units were important right!
• Good scores are not always defined by your general English ability ONLY,
knowing how to take the test will give you extra points.
• Knowing how to take the test includes knowing the test format inside out,
being able to manage the time effectively, knowing question types and
strategies to counter each question type, knowing what to do when you run
into a technical problem, and strictly following exam rules and Dos and
Don’ts.
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TOEFL ITP Level 1 Format
It has three sections, Listening Comprehension, Structure and Written Expression, Reading
Comprehension. All questions are MCQ.
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Section 1 and 2
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Section 3
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Test Topics and Settings
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Test Topics and Settings
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Test Topics and Settings
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TOEFL ITP Scoring
How the tests are scored
• The TOEFL ITP® Level 1 and Level 2 section scores are determined by
the number of correct answers, which is converted to a scaled score.
The score report provides scaled scores for the Listening
Comprehension, Structure and Written Expression, and Reading
Comprehension sections.
• Your correct answers are raw scores and those raw scores will be
converted into scaled score. We don’t need to know how they
convert. Just answer as many correct answers as possible.
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TOEFL ITP Scoring
Score validity
• TOEFL ITP score reports are valid for 2 years. Because language
proficiency can change considerably in a relatively short period of time,
scores more than 2 years old cannot be reported or verified.
• For this specific scholarship program, validity doesn’t matter. Since for
this specific test, ETS is not the one examining us I believe. USAID has
something called Teaching e-Learning Platform – tepedu.org.
• So technically this test is the same as ETS’ one but it won’t be ETS
certified. Hence, this test score report can’t be used for admission
procedure. You may need to take other language proficiency tests for
admission depending on your applied university.
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Interpreting scores
CEFR mapping study
• Results of the CEFR mapping provide the minimum TOEFL ITP section scores
for four of the levels defined in the CEFR (A2, B1, B2 and C1).
• Minimum score to get to next stage is 450 – B1 level.
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Before the test
• Visit the TOEFL ITP website for Level 1 and Level 2 Practice questions.
You will be able to experience the look and feel of the TOEFL ITP
Speaking test and practice responding to the tasks.
www.ets.org/toefl_itp/test_preparation/sample_questions
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During the test
• Work quickly and carefully.
• Do not spend too much time on any one question.
• Try to answer every question to the best of your ability.
• Pay close attention to the time during each section. { In the Reading section you have to
pace yourself, so work quickly and if you do not know the answer to a question, come back
to it later.
• Choose only one answer for each question. If you choose more than one answer, that
question will be counted as wrong—even if one of the answers you chose is correct.
• Your score will be based on the number of questions you answer correctly. There is no
penalty for guessing.
• If you are taking the Speaking test, you will demonstrate your ability to speak about a
variety of topics making sure you speak clearly and coherently into a headset microphone to
record your responses to the four tasks.
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What to Bring for Testing
At Home Testing
• Identification Documents. You will be required to provide Identification (ID)
before you take the test. It can be your passport or NRC.
• Note Taking Material. You cannot take notes on regular paper for security
purposes. You will need a desktop whiteboard with an erasable marker or
paper inside a transparent sheet protector with an erasable marker. You
must show the proctor that all notes have been erased at the end of the test.
• Compliant equipment. You will need to ensure your device(s) meets the
minimum system requirements. Refer to the Bring Your Own Proctor (BYOP)
Test Taker Procedures you should’ve received from your local administering
institution. NOTE: A compliant headset is required for the Speaking Test.
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Note taking materials
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Testing Procedures and Regulations
The following procedures and regulations apply during the entire test session:
• Dress so that you can adapt to any room temperature.
• Except for ETS-authorized observers, no one else is allowed in the testing room while
testing is in progress.
• You may be required to present valid and acceptable identification documents .
• Other than ID, personal items are not allowed in the testing room. This includes cell
phones, food or beverages, or any electronic, listening or scanning device. Before the
test, you will receive instructions from the proctor regarding where to store personal
items. You will not have access to your personal items during the test or during any
breaks.
• There is no scheduled break during the test. You must have the proctor’s permission
to leave the testing room. Any lost time cannot be made up.
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Dismissal from a Test Session
A proctor is authorized to dismiss you from a test session and your scores may be
canceled due to violations such as, but not limited to, the following:
• Attempting to take the test for someone else or have someone else take the test for you
• Giving or receiving assistance during the test
• Failing to follow instructions given by the proctor
• Reading or working on one section of the test during the time allowed for another, or
continuing to work after time is called
• Taking dictionaries, other books, notes, or recording or photographic devices into the
testing room
• Creating a disturbance or behaving inappropriately
• Copying test questions or answers or attempting to take testing material of any kind
• Cheating in any other way
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That is pretty much everything
about the format.
Any question??
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