Abstract
One of the many problems faced by second language students is the size of vocabulary. The aim of this study is to build a test to measure students’ Arabic vocabulary size namely Test of Arabic Vocabulary (TAV). This research will then measure the validity and reliability of the test. The methodology of research involves the construction of tests, test items refinement process and the process of investigating test reliability and validity. Sample of research includes 33 pre university students of an Islamic secondary school in Temerloh, Pahang, Malaysia. This research is directed to follow an internal consistency test to observe the reliability of co-efficiency that is the correlation value of tests and retest, and the value of alpha Cronbach and Cohen Kappa. Results show that the value of correlation is high, that is .842, and the co-efficient of alpha Cronbach is high, .895, whereas the co-efficient of Cohen Kappa is also high, .95. Proof of content validity is reviewed by panel experts. The implication of this study is that the test can be used to measure TAV due to the test meeting criteria of reliable and valid psychometric characteristics. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n20p2402
Highlights
Vocabulary is an essential need in learning a second or foreign language
The evaluation and measurement of the size of the Arabic vocabulary still be estimate based on mastery of language skills in general and implicitly (Che Radiah & Norhayuza, 2011; al-Batal, 2006; Ryding, 2006)
Objective of the Study The objective of this study is to develop a test to measure students’ mastery of Arabic vocabulary and to determine the psychometric properties of the test
Summary
Vocabulary is an essential need in learning a second or foreign language. Students who are capable of mastering language skills are students who are able to master vocabulary at a fundamental stage of a targeted language Based on the Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Rendah (KBSR) (Integrated Curriculum for Primary Schools) and Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Menengah (KBSM) (Integrated Curriculum for Secondary Schools) Arabic Language Curriculum Specifications, the aim for teaching and learning of Arabic language is to enable students to master Arabic well in the aspect of vocabulary. This aim emphasises the aspect of size (value) and the appropriate use of vocabulary. The issue of the total or size of the Arabic vocabulary requires an empirical assessment to measure or estimate the total number (size) of vocabulary that is mastered. This study aims to explore students’ perceptual learning style preferences as well as whether any linkages between language learning styles and such variables as field of study, study length, gender, age, language learning experience, and English proficiency level subsist
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