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Wasserberg, Martin J.; Rottman, Amy – American Secondary Education, 2016
The purpose of this study was to examine African American and Latino student perceptions on test-centered curricular protocols in the urban high school context. Data collection occurred through observations, classroom dialogue initiated by the researchers, and individual student interviews throughout an academic semester. Findings suggest that…
Descriptors: High School Students, Student Attitudes, Urban Schools, African American Students
College Board, 2015
In the fall of 2014, students took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) to help determine their level of readiness for college. The PSAT/NMSQT 2014 State Summary Reports summarize the characteristics, scores and educational plans of the Class of 2016 and Class of 2017.
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, High School Students, Critical Reading, Reading Achievement
College Board, 2015
In the fall of 2014, students took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) to help determine their level of readiness for college. The PSAT/NMSQT 2014 State Summary Reports summarize the characteristics, scores and educational plans of the Class of 2016 and Class of 2017.
Descriptors: High School Students, College Entrance Examinations, Critical Reading, Reading Achievement
Romanik, Dale; Rembowski, Mary – Research Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 2012
Section 1008.30 (formerly 240.117), Florida Statutes, requires the State Board of Education to develop and implement a common placement testing program to assess the basic computation and communication skills of students who intend to enter a degree program at any public community college or state university. Every year the State provides reports…
Descriptors: Scoring, Community Colleges, Communication Skills, College Freshmen
Romanik, Dale; Rembowski, Mary – Research Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 2011
Section 1008.30 (formerly 240.117), Florida Statutes, requires the State Board of Education to develop and implement a common placement testing program to assess the basic computation and communication skills of students who intend to enter a degree program at any public community college or state university. Every year the State provides reports…
Descriptors: Scoring, Community Colleges, Communication Skills, College Freshmen
Romanik, Dale; Rembowski, Mary – Research Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 2009
Section 1008.30 (formerly 240.117), Florida Statutes, requires the State Board of Education to develop and implement a common placement testing program to assess the basic computation and communication skills of students who intend to enter a degree program at any public community college or state university. Every year the State provides reports…
Descriptors: Scoring, Community Colleges, Communication Skills, College Freshmen
Losak, John; Morris, Cathy – 1983
A student flow model is presented to raise the awareness of administrators and community leaders regarding the impact of proposed testing requirements in the state of Florida; i.e., the addition of a State Student Assessment Test (SSAT) of functional literacy, a statewide college entry level test, and the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST)…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Achievement Tests, Black Students, Community Colleges
Romanik, Dale; Rembowski, Mary – Research Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 2007
Section 1008.30 (formerly 240.117), Florida Statutes, requires the State Board of Education to develop and implement a common placement testing program to assess the basic computation and communication skills of students who intend to enter a degree program at any public community college or state university. Every year the State provides reports…
Descriptors: Scoring, Community Colleges, Communication Skills, College Freshmen
Florida State Commission on Hispanic Affairs, Tallahassee. – 1984
Findings and recommendations of a study of Hispanic students in Florida's university system are presented. The Florida State Commission on Hispanic Affairs held public hearings at campuses across the state to provide students, faculty, and administrators the opportunity to express concerns and needs of Hispanic students. In addition to 6 overall…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Students, English (Second Language), Higher Education
Research Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 2005
Section 1008.30 (formerly 240.117), Florida Statutes, requires the State Board of Education to develop and implement a common placement testing program to assess the basic computation and communication skills of students who intend to enter a degree program at any public community college or state university. Every year the State provides reports…
Descriptors: Scoring, Community Colleges, Communication Skills, College Freshmen