The Sociocultural Activity of High Stakes Standardised Language Testing

The book delves into the role of high-stakes standardized testing in South Korea's educational success, highlighting how pressure from such testing shapes learning outcomes. Through the experiences of Korean university students preparing for the TOEIC, it examines the complex dynamics between testing and learning. The author advocates for a socially situated perspective on testing, emphasizing the importance of sociocultural, historical, political, and economic contexts in understanding test-takers' experiences and outcomes.