Special Arrangements in Pearson Tests: Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives on Implementation and Enhancement, Dr Chihiro Inoue and Nahal Khabbazbashi, Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment, University of Bedfordshire, UK
Construct Validation of the PTE Core: Examining Internal Structure and Measurement Invariance across Test-Taking Purposes, Dr Jieun Kim, Soongsil University, South Korea
Bridging language assessment and learning: Using PTE writing tasks and large language models (LLMs) for dynamic assessment, Researchers: Jason Fan, Lu Yu; Language Testing Research Centre, Melbourne University, Australia; Yan Jin, Applied Linguistics at the School of Foreign Languages, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Construct and predictive validity of the PTE Core writing component: An analysis of rubric ratings, linguistic features, and stakeholder perceptions, Alaa Alzahrani, independent researcher; Sheila Parveen Lallmamode, Al-Yamamah University Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Is PTE Core fit-for-specific purpose? Analysing the suitability of PTE Core for testing healthcare professionals’ English oral proficiency, Dr Pauline Madella, Dr Fumiyo Nakatsuhara, Dr Nicola Latimer, Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment, University of Bedfordshire, UK
Validating PTE Core speaking criteria and rating against non‑teacher perceptions of general English proficiency for workplace and everyday communication, Dr. Curtis Gautschi, Department of Applied Linguistics, ILC Institute of Language Competence, Zürich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), Switzerland
Building a Social-Cognitive Validity Argument for the PTE Core: Insights from Test-Takers and Employers on Immigration Success and Workforce Suitability, Peiyu Wang, Queen’s University, Canada; Liying Cheng, City University of Macau, Macau
The contribution of vocabulary to writing quality: Investigating Chinese EFL learners’ vocabulary knowledge and use in the essay writing task of PTE Academic, Yan Li, David Hirsch
