Language Proficiency Assessment for Teachers - Guidance Notes for Candidates

Publisher: Education Department of the HKSAR - Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority
September 2002
Pages: 46.
The purpose of this Guide is to serve as a supplement to the Syllabus Specifications for the Language Proficiency Assessment for Teachers (English Language) published by the Government of the Hong Kong SAR in November 2000.
The first two administrations of the Language Proficiency Assessment for Teachers (English Language) (LPATE) look place in March 2001 and March 2002. As a result of the experience gained from these two administrations, this Guide has been produced so as to provide candidates with more focused guidance in key areas of the Assessment. Sample questions and answers from previous administrations of the LPATE and excerpts from the marking criteria are given to illustrate the skills required for success in each paper.
Reference is made to the Syllabus Specifications, which should be read in conjunction with this Guide. Where appropriate, amendments or additions to the Syllabus Specifications are included. In addition, details are provided of the marking procedures of the Assessment so as to enable candidates to better understand the ways in which they are assessed and how the final results are arrived at.