AN ASSESSMENT OF VOCABULARY T PREPARATORY SCHOOLS: IN PARTICULAR FOCUS AT ARBAMINCH CLUSTER SECONDARY AND PREPARATORY SCHOOLS AN ASSESSMENT OF VOCABULARY TESTING STRATEGIES AT SECONDARY AND PREPARATORY SCHOOLS: IN PARTICULAR FOCUS AT ARBAMINCH CLUSTER SECONDARY AND PREPARATORY SCHOOLS

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to assess vocabulary teaching strategies at secondary schools of ArbaMinch City Administration secondary and preparatory schools. Classroom vocabulary testing, in these schools, is a crucial problem that teachers face. The main purpose of vocabulary testing in English language is to prepare our students in order to achieve better knowledge of vocabulary for needed purpose. Testing vocabulary needs a careful preparation as it has been seen from different angles with its function and form. However, classroom vocabulary testing, in these schools, is a crucial problem that teachers face and the researcher interested to conduct the research on the area in order to point out possible solution through it. The objective of the study also focused how teachers employ testing strategies of the vocabulary and measure that could be taken to solve the existing problems that hinder the implementation of testing. It could have to serve as a source document for those who are interested in further investigation on the same area. Findings on the area were elaborated using setting description and data gathering instruments questionnaire interview and focus group discussion with department heads. Data was analyzed and interpreted according to the instruments. Finally, conclusion and recommendations were given to point out the research gap and how to solve the existing problems on vocabulary item testing.