English in Hong Kong: A preliminary study of the ACER word knowledge test -- form F and the raven's standard progressive matrices as indicators of verbal reasoning ability and abstract reasoning ability among Hong Kong university students

English in Hong Kong: A preliminary study of the ACER word knowledge test -- form F and the raven's standard progressive matrices as indicators of verbal reasoning ability and abstract reasoning ability among Hong Kong university students

• Stone, Raymond Hong Kong Baptist University
• Wong, Gilbert University of Hong Kong
• Lo, Susanna Hong Kong Baptist University

Educational Research, 42(3), 330-336, 2000

Routledge

2000

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GB English Language
    • GBD Teaching Methods of Reading Comprehension & Their Outcomes, Vocabulary Teaching
• L Educational Measurement & Evaluation
  • LC Academic Achievement Tests
• L Educational Measurement & Evaluation
  • LA Intelligence, Ability & Aptitude Tests

Verbal Ability English Language -- Ability Testing College Students Intelligence Levels Hong Kong China Acer Australian English Standards Progressive Matrices Word Knowledge

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Post-Secondary Education

The standard of English of Hong Kong students is a matter of considerable debate. Academics, business people and others bemoan the deterioration of English-speaking skills and the declining quality of students. Explanations for this situation include the introduction of mass education, the lack of trained English teachers and an exam-centred curriculum. Yet, little research has been undertaken concerning student intellectual ability and English skills. This short report examines the English skills of 146 undergraduates using the ACER Word Knowledge Test - Form F, and their abstract reasoning ability using Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices. The results show that Hong Kong students, while low in English skills are superior in intelligence. Although exploratory and subject to qualification, the research has implications for the teaching and continued use of English in Hong Kong schools and universities.
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• 00131881

• 10.1080/001318800440641

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2010-09-08