Volume 3,Issue 8
Research on Content Validity of English Reading Comprehension Test in Xizang Middle School Entrance Examination under the Background of New Curriculum Reform from 2019 to 2025
As the core competency-oriented curriculum reform advances, the educational value of the English section in the High School Entrance Examination (HSEE) has become increasingly evident in both nurturing students’ development and guiding teaching practices. The content validity analysis of reading comprehension questions in the 2019–2025 HSEE for Xizang demonstrates how regional assessments align with curriculum standards. Through examining the presentation formats, genres, themes, and linguistic features of these questions, this study evaluates their quality, explores their instructional guidance role, and contributes to enhancing regional English education quality while establishing competency-based teaching models.
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