Evaluating the Content and Criterion-related Validity of the Post-Reform PHD6 Listening Comprehension Section

Yu Zheng; Beibei Liu

doi:10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250026.20250902

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Evaluating the Content and Criterion-related Validity of the Post-Reform PHD6 Listening Comprehension Section

Volume 9, Issue 2

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Evaluating the Content and Criterion-related Validity of the Post-Reform PHD6 Listening Comprehension Section
Evaluating the Content and Criterion-related Validity of the Post-Reform PHD6 Listening Comprehension Section
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200093
Vol. 9, Issue 2, Pages: 111-115(2025)
Published：19 February 2025
DOI：10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250026.20250902
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Zheng Yu,Liu Beibei.Evaluating the Content and Criterion-related Validity of the Post-Reform PHD6 Listening Comprehension Section[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2025,09(02):111-115.
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Zheng Yu,Liu Beibei.Evaluating the Content and Criterion-related Validity of the Post-Reform PHD6 Listening Comprehension Section[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2025,09(02):111-115. DOI： 10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250026.20250902.

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This paper examines the content validity and criterion-related validity of the listening comprehension section in the College German Test 6 (PHD6) following its 2021 reform

aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of the revised test. The findings reveal that the PHD6 listening materials cover diverse topics

meeting the syllabus requirements for practicality and variety. The task design aligns with the intended listening skills

and a significant positive correlation exists between PHD6 scores and those of the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 listening section

demonstrating consistency in assessing listening comprehension skills. However

challenges such as inconsistent speech rates

uneven distribution of complex sentence structures

limited question types

and imbalanced assessment of listening subskills are identified. Recommendations are provided to enhance speech rate stability

optimize material complexity

and balance the evaluation of listening subskills

thereby improving test fairness and validity to support College German teaching and assessment.

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