Unveiling predictive validity of English language exam on student achievement: mediated by self-rated English proficiency

• Published in: Language Testing in Asia Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. 26 - 31
• Main Authors: Chakiso, Zewdie Tura, Bushisso, Elias Woemego, Wanna, Wendiyfraw
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 01.12.2025; Springer Nature B.V; SpringerOpen
• Subjects: Academic achievement; Access to Education; Assessment; College Freshmen; College students; Education; Educational Equity (Finance); English; English (Second Language); English as a second language instruction; English proficiency; Equal Education; Language Education; Limited English proficiency; Mediation; Medium of instruction; Predictive Validity; Quantitative analysis; Self evaluation; Student Role; Students; Students’ achievement; Teaching methods; Testing and Evaluation; University entrance examination; Students’ achievement; University entrance examination; Predictive validity; English proficiency
• ISSN: 2229-0443; 2229-0443
• DOI: 10.1186/s40468-025-00356-x

Gaining a deep understanding of the factors shaping students’ achievement in English as a foreign language (EFL) contexts, such as Ethiopia, is vital. As English serves a dual role—both as the medium of instruction and a core subject—strengthening proficiency is key not only to advancing educational...