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The Effects of the Florida State Student Assessment Test on Secondary Level Vocational Education Enrollments: A Time Series Study.
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Maher, Henry P.; Thomas, Hollie B. – Journal of Vocational Education Research, 1982
A survey of students and personnel from 28 schools in 20 counties to assess the impact of the Florida State Student Assessment Test and remedial practices on vocational enrollments revealed that, contrary to belief, vocational education enrollments increased while total school enrollments declined. (Author)
Descriptors: Enrollment Influences, Enrollment Trends, High Schools, Minimum Competency Testing
Florida's SSAT, Part I: Dealing with Its Problems While Developing Instructional and Remediation Strategies.
Nichols, Diane B. – 1987
This practicum report is a structured account of efforts to improve student test scores and maximize the use of available test data in two rural Florida schools. This practicum was designed to evaluate the meaningfulness and use of Florida's State Student Assessment Test (SSAT) to teachers of second and third grade students. The SSAT is required…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, Grade 2, Grade 3
Competency Testing in Florida. Report to the Florida Cabinet. Part I. Task Force on Educational Assessment Programs.
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Florida State Univ., Tallahassee. – 1979
After studying the testing and remedial programs used in Florida's public schools, the Task Force on Educational Assessment Programs presented its findings and recommendations. Findings are reported regarding: the schedule for implementing the testing program (which requires that students pass the Functional Literacy Test before they may graduate…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Communication Skills, Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives
Specific Problems Associated with Implementation of Legislative Mandates Concerning Evaluation of State Compensatory Education in Florida.
Syfrett, Evelyn E. – 1984
Florida state legislation has mandated the evaluation of its compensatory education programs. The Florida Accountability Act of 1976 called for minimum basic skills testing in grades 3, 5, 8, and 11 (subsequently amended to grade 10). In 1977, the Florida Compensatory Education Act mandated remedial programs for students performing below the…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Comparative Analysis