COGNITIVE LOAD IN LANGUAGE TESTING: EFFECTS ON LEARNERS’ PERFORMANCE AND ACCURACY

Abstract

This study, titled “Cognitive Load in Language Testing: Effects on Learners’ Performance and Accuracy,” examines how cognitive load affects learners’ performance and accuracy in language assessment. Cognitive load is the mental pressure that the human mind experiences while processing information, and is particularly important during language tests. The study found that the complexity of test items, time constraints, language level, and task formats can increase or decrease learners’ cognitive load. High levels of cognitive load can distract learners and reduce their accuracy, resulting in incomplete knowledge. Conversely, optimal levels of cognitive load can stimulate learners’ thinking processes and produce effective results.