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Frary, Robert B. – Educational Horizons, 1979
The author asserts that coverage of educational measurement issues in the popular press and in nontechnical education journals rarely reflects the concerns of measurement specialists. He presents the measurement issues surrounding minimum-competency testing and suggests that specialists work to make these known to the public. (SJL)
Descriptors: Educational Testing, Information Dissemination, Mass Media, Minimum Competency Testing

Dexter, Coe F. – Social Science Record, 1987
Reviews some of the characteristics of the New York state social studies testing program and describes how new questions are developed for the test. (JDH)
Descriptors: Educational Testing, History, Minimum Competency Testing, Secondary Education

Fisher, Thomas H. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1986
This reply to William A. Mehrens argues that although some psychometricians are reluctant to endorse the use of test data for educational decision making, it is desirable that measurement specialists provide decision makers with practical, understandable ways to use test data. (JAZ)
Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Decision Making, Educational Testing, Measurement Objectives
Martin, David S. – Thrust for Educational Leadership, 1980
Reviews the possible dangers of mandated competency testing and suggests some alternatives. (JM)
Descriptors: Educational Problems, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Haney, Walt – 1978
Remarks made at several panel discussions are summarized in this narrative report. The discussion topics and speakers include: (1) public education and testing--Tom Tomlinson, Ann Kahn, Herb Mack, and Jean Nazzaro, with remarks by Patricia Albjerg Graham; (2) standards regarding testing--Walt Haney, Barbara Lerner, Ann Cook, Willo White, and Bob…
Descriptors: Accountability, Court Litigation, Educational Testing, Minimum Competency Testing

Airasian, Peter W.; Madaus, George F. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1983
This overview of the problem of linking testing and instruction describes two general policy areas which have focused attention on these links: studies of school effectiveness and minimum competency testing. Techniques used to investigate links between tests and instruction and policy issues that must be addressed are also discussed. (Author/CM)
Descriptors: Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Minimum Competency Testing

Carter, David G. – Education and Urban Society, 1979
As more states adopt minimum competency testing (MCT) programs, MCT is becoming the subject of much debate among educators and in the courts. MCT has been attacked by those who claim it discriminates against Blacks and non-English-speaking minorities. Also raised in the MCT debate is the question of educational malpractice. (RLV)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Court Litigation, Educational Testing
Anderson, Beverly; Pipho, Chris – Phi Delta Kappan, 1984
An outcome of the excellence movement has been an increase in state control of education, especially through state-mandated testing, as testing has become the preferred means of trying to effect change in education following the popularity of accountability and minimum competency testing. Suggestions for using tests prudently are listed. (DCS)
Descriptors: Accountability, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Change, Educational Improvement

Hale, Geoff – Economics, 1988
Offers the Southern Examining Group chief examiner's personal assessment of the successes and problems encountered during the first year of the British General Certification of Secondary Education (GCSE) examination. Discusses both coursework and the examination itself. Concludes that if administrative problems can be overcome, the GCSE will…
Descriptors: Economics Education, Educational Change, Educational Testing, Foreign Countries
Alley, Janet; And Others – New Directions for Testing and Measurement, 1982
Parents are interested in testing, but they need information about what types of tests are given to their children, what tests measure, and how tests can be used constructively. Standardized tests are the particular concern of parents because they believe testing is an integral part of education. (Author/CM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria

Beard, Jacob G. – Educational Horizons, 1979
This article examines the program planning implications of specific advantages and disadvantages to competency testing which have been cited by lawyers and educators. Part of a theme issue on student assessment. (SJL)
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Court Litigation, Educational Change, Educational Testing

Mehrens, William A. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1986
The Presidential Address at the 1986 National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting argues that measurement specialists have tended to set unrealistic aspirations for the role tests play. The conjunctive decision making model is discussed and the use of data in the conjunctive and compensatory decision making models is examined. (JAZ)
Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Decision Making, Educational Testing, Measurement Objectives

McKenna, Bernard – Educational Horizons, 1979
Citing William Spady's distinction between capacity and competence, the author asserts that current competency tests mainly measure academic (capacity) not life (competency) skills. He then considers problems inherent in delineating, teaching, and testing essential practical living competencies and presents some alternatives. Part of a theme issue…
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Education, Daily Living Skills, Definitions

Wigdor, Alexandra K. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1982
This synopsis of the Committee on Ability Testing report (see ED 213 770 and ED 213 771) discusses recent controversy over testing limitations, test fairness, admissions testing, test disclosure, and test use in public schools to improve substandard performance. (CM)
Descriptors: Ability, Advisory Committees, Aptitude Tests, College Entrance Examinations
Ebel, Robert L. – NCME Measurement in Education, 1976
There is currently a conflict between educational accountability and the distrust of standardized testing. Concern for the quality of education is based on evidence of students' academic dificiencies, the decline in test scores, and increasing education costs and school taxes. As a result of criticism, states have mandated, or are considering,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Achievement Tests, Certification, Curriculum
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