This study also proposes recommendations to increase the positive effects of the test to enhance the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process. | Effects of vstep on students’ learning motivation at Vietnam national uinversity VNU Journal of Science: Education Research, Vol. 35, No. 4 (2019) 102-111 Original Article Effects of VSTEP on Students’ Learning Motivation at Vietnam National Uinversity, Hanoi Nguyen Thuy Lan1, Nguyen Thuy Nga2,* 1 VNU University of Languages and International Studies, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam 2 VNU University of Education, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam Received 17 September 2019 Revised 14 October 2019; Accepted 16 October 2019 Abstract: Assessment plays an important role in teaching and learning process. The use of the Vietnamese Standardized Test of English Proficiency (VSTEP) to assess the English learning outcome of all VNU students has created challenges for learners, lectures and managers. This survey study is carried out to examine the effects of VSTEP on 751 students of VNU. The findings show that VSTEP has significant impact on students’ learning motivation; however, students doubt that the current English programs could help them achieve their learning target. Besides, a number of students perceive the difficulty level of the test based on rumor and do not pay much care about the content and format of the test. This study also proposes recommendations to increase the positive effects of the test to enhance the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process. Keywords: Effect, motivation, VSTEP, confidence, program, English. * _ * Corresponding author. E-mail address: thuynga@ 102 VNU Journal of Science: Education Research, Vol. 35, No. 4 (2019) 102-111 Tác động của bài thi đánh giá năng lực tiếng Anh do Việt Nam xây dựng (VSTEP) tới động cơ học của sinh viên Đại học Quốc gia Hà Nội Nguyễn Thúy Lan1, Nguyễn Thúy Nga2,* 1 Trường Đại học Ngoại ngữ, Đại học Quốc gia Hà Nội, 144 Xuân Thủy, Cầu Giấy, Hà .
