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Peer reviewedMcDonough, Jr., Matthew W.; Wolf, Jr., W. C. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1988
Legal decisions from the past 20 years that have been influential on the direction of the competency-based and teacher certification testing movement are described. Suggestions for test developers are made to guide them in developing tests that are fair and that comply with legal precedents. (JL)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Court Litigation, Educational History, Minimum Competency Testing
Download full textRothschild, Michael; Werden, Gregory J. – 1979
This paper discusses Congressional and judicial attempts to deal with the problem of employment practices which lead to discriminatory outcomes but which may not be discriminatory in intent. The use of paper and pencil tests as standards for hiring and promotion is focused on as an example of this type of employment practice. An historical account…
Descriptors: Civil Rights Legislation, Court Doctrine, Court Litigation, Employment Practices
