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TEST-TAKING DIFFICULTIES IN ENGLISHSCORE READING ASSESSMENT: INSIGHTS FROM LEARNER EXPERIENCES Arisandi, Vidya; Yulianti, Hilda tri; Prihamdani, Depi; Juanda, Juanda; Mulya, Pasya Wijaksono
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 11, No 3 (2025): September 2025
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2025.v11i3.10027

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Reading comprehension is a crucial skill for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners, particularly in the context of standardized language proficiency assessments. This study examines the test-taking challenges encountered by 30 non-English major university students during their initial experience with the EnglishScore reading test, an adaptive, mobile-based English assessment developed by the British Council. Employing a qualitative descriptive research design, the study collected data through open-ended reflections and analyzed them using a thematic analysis approach. Researchers identified five main categories of difficulty: (1) time pressure, (2) vocabulary limitation, (3) text complexity, (4) translation and interpretation challenges, and (5) test unfamiliarity and strategic disorientation. The findings indicate that learners experienced difficulties that were multidimensional and mutually reinforcing, as linguistic, cognitive, and procedural gaps converged to impede their performance. Limited vocabulary knowledge and dependence on literal translation strategies negatively impacted comprehension. Additionally, stringent time constraints and unfamiliar digital formats exacerbated anxiety and cognitive overload. These findings emphasize the need for comprehensive reading instruction that encompasses vocabulary development, strategic reading skills, and practice with simulated testing—particularly for EFL learners who are unfamiliar with high-stakes, time-restricted digital assessments. This study contributes to the growing body of literature on mobile-based reading assessment and highlights important implications for curriculum designers, educators, and test developers.
Co-Authors A. Shofy Mubarak Abdul Khair Achmad Edi Subiyanto Ade Hari Siswanto Afandi, Iswan afandi, iswan Agus Suprayogi Agussalim AJ, Andi Ahmad Alif Jaya Ahmad, Ahluddin Saiful aiz Syafiq Ubaidillah, Ahmad F AJ., Andi Agussalim Alfiana, Rita Alkhaerat, Mutia Ambarwati Amiruddin Amiruddin Anatomi Muliawan Andaline, Zevania Venda Anhar Firdaus Anna Triningsih Annida Nurul F. A., Annisa Nurul Ilmi dan Fauzan Ibram M. Annisa Fitria Anshari Anshari, Anshari ARDIANSYAH ARDIANSYAH Arifin Arifin Arisandi, Vidya Ariwibowo, Daniel Asbar, Vivi Aslan Abidin, Aslan Aufa, Mahrani Azaki Azlan Azis Azis Azis, Azis Azis, Rizka Amelia Aziz, Rizka Amelia Bela, Adel Salsa Bella, Ivvon Septina Budhi Santoso Chia, Philip Suciadi Chrystalio, Chrystalio Cut Erika Darwel, Darwel Defriani Dwiyanti, Defriani Dewi Ramadani Dewi Yunita Dhafir, Muhammad Dinah Dwi Amaliah Djamil, Hasim Doli Al Rasyd Pasaribu Dwina, Novira Dyah Ismoyowati, Dyah Erminawati erminawati Erwansyah, Erwansyah Eveline, Sjanette Eveline, Sjanette Evi Risa Mariana Fadhillah, Harris Faijin, Faijin Faisal Faisal Faot, Agustinus Fathiyah Fathiyah Fauzi, Chairul Fazrian, Fazrian Feriza, Gousta Firmansyah Firmansyah Fitria Olivia Frederich Oscar L. Lontoh Gayatri, Paramita Dewi Gemanial, Juan Hafidh Maksum, Hafidh Hafiz, Muhammad Alimul Halik, Halik Hamzani, Suliaman Hanif Syahputra Hapzi Ali Haripuddin . Hartadi, I Gede Haryoszi, Haryoszi Hasmar, Wahyu Nuraini Hasnal, M Raaf Hasnal, Nopianti Sa'dan Hasnarianti, Hasnarianti Hayati Kautsarah Hendri Syah Henry Arianto Hera Fasirah Heryani , Heryani Hikmawati, Elok Horadin Saragih I Gede Hartadi Kurniawan Indera Sakti Nasution Indriani Indriani intani, Reski amalia INUZULA, LAKHARIS Irfan Irfan Irmanjaya Thaher Iskandar, Octo Iskandar, Raihan Jalaluddin Jalaluddin Jamal Jamal Jannah, Taifatul Johar Amir Joko Supriyadi, Yohanes Jonathan Octavianus Juanda, Ogiandafiz Juliana, Hera Junaidi Junaidi Jupri Jupri Khairunnisa Khairunnisa Koko Bustami Komala, Cahyatul Lilik Sutiarso Lilis Setyarini Lisasih, Nin Yasmine Lontoh, Frederich Oscar Lugi, Fitriana M. Fachrin Agsa Mantasiah R. Mantasiah, Mantasiah Mariyani, Mariyani Martunis - Maulana, Mizan Maulidar Maulidar, Maulidar Maya Intan Meilani Meilani, Meilani Moch Maksum Muhamadiah, Muhamadiah Muhammad Idkham Muhammad Ikbal Mawazin Qistan Muhammad Rapi Mujiburrahmad Mujiburrahmad Mulkan Azhary Mulya, Pasya Wijaksono Mulyani, Dita Tri Mustaqimah Mustaqimah mutahidah, ulfatul Nadiva, Adinda Nafis, Badratun Naniwijaya, Cahaya Nauval Azmi Noertjandranata, Handoko Noviriska, Noviriska Nur Fajriani R Nur Lindah Nurazis, Alfi Syahri Nurdiana Nurdiana Nurhalili, Nurhalili Nurhayani nurhayani Nurhayati Nurhayati nursani, nursani Octavianus , Jonathan Pardamean Harahap Permana, Surja Pratika, Anggun Prihamdani, Depi Purwaningsi, Utari R., Mantasiah Rahmadhani, Zaskia Raida Agustina Raida Agustina Ramadhan, Zul Fitrah Ramadhan, Zul Fitrah Ramadhan Ramly, Ramly Ratnasari, Zela Dwi Reski Amaliah Reza Fauzan Ria Rosika Rika, Rika Rita Khatir Riviwanto, Muchsin Robert Napitupulu Romadhoni Romadhoni, Romadhoni Rumiyati, Rumiyati Ryan Moulana Sabilla, Hijriya Sandjaja , Irawati Saragih, Friska Setiawani Satriana Satriana Satriana Satriana Satriana Satriana Satriananda, Satriananda Satriawansyah, Tri Setia, Rizki Sihombing, Agusmanto Siswandi B Sri Hartuti Sri Hartuti Sri Hartuti Sri Hartuti sri hartuti Sri Redjeki Slamet Stevanus, Virgo Suarni Syam Saguni, Suarni Syam Sudani, Ni Nyoman tri Sudika, Aryandi Sugiarto, Sri Suhendra, Riadi Sulaiman Hamzani Sulastriningsih Djumingin Suprajogi, Agus Supratman Susanto, Jo Eddy Syahriaty, Syahriaty Syakurra, Isra Abdan Tahir, Ainun Talia, Lira Tresno Utami, Wita Triyanto, Romy Ade Tuflih, Muhammad Alfian Usman Usman Utami, Lia Veryl Hasan Wahyuni Ramadhani Wasahua, Idris Wasis Susetio Widi Prasetyo Widianto, Kasiatin Widiatno, Men Wih Widokarti, Fenny Eka Wiraguna, Sidi Ahyar Wiwaha Anas Sumadja Woro Hastuti Setyantini Yulianti, Hilda Tri Yuliyanto Yuliyanto Yusnianti, Erna Yusrin, Yusrin Yusya Abubakar Zaldy Kurniawan, Zaldy Kurniawan Zalniati Fonna Rozali Zarwa Ulfa Zizih, Andi Rezah Tenri Zulfikar Judge