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Assessing Argument Literacy : Developing a Civic Argument Literacy Test

Hietanen, Mika LU orcid (2025) European Conference on Argumentation p.61-61
Abstract
Argument literacy – the ability to analyse and evaluate arguments in context – is essential in adult life. Yet, many struggle to distinguish opinions from reasoned claims, weak arguments from strong, and to understand how reasons support a claim. To address this, the Civic Argument Literacy Test (CALT) has been developed. It assesses nine argument literacy sub-skills using real-world-type examples. CALT supports both diagnostic use and pre/post-testing in education. CALT has been piloted and revised twice 2023–25. The challenges of designing the test are discussed, including content, construct, and criterion validity. The end-purpose is to offer a research-based model for strengthening argument literacy.
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1 pages
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European Conference on Argumentation
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Warszawa, Poland
conference dates
2025-09-23 - 2025-09-26
language
English
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https://ecargument.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BOA-final.pdf#page=61
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