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Cohen, Sandra B.; And Others – Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, 1980
The paper reviews the disadvantages, as well as the advantages, of minimum competency testing (MCT) with mentally retarded high school students. Among disadvantages pointed out are the discrepancy between teaching methods as testing methods and the unproven relevance of MCT for adult success. (SB)
Descriptors: Graduation Requirements, High Schools, Mental Retardation, Minimum Competency Testing
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Chandler, Harry N., Ed. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1982
To eliminate some of the unfairness in graduation requirements for handicapped students, the author proposes a system in which secondary students would leave school when their goals were achieved. In doing away with the diploma, his approach would also mark the end of compulsory attendance, required classes, and competency testing. (CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Graduation Requirements, Minimum Competency Testing, Secondary Education
Ewing, Norma J.; Smith, James – 1981
Common practices regarding competency testing for handicapped students have ranged from inclusion and exclusion to selective inclusion based on handicapping condition. Factors involved in deciding about minimum competency testing include conceptualizing the categories of handicaps into two groups: students who require a modified learning…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Graduation Requirements
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Chandler, Harry N. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1982
The author addresses the concern that many learning handicapped students are being denied diplomas because of minimum competency testing (MCT). The beginnings of the MCT trend are traced, faults with MCT are pointed out, and legal aspects of MCT are considered. (SW)
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Graduation Requirements, High Schools, Learning Disabilities
Fox, C. Lynn; Weaver, Francine Lavin – Academic Therapy, 1981
The article addresses issues in minimal competency testing for physically handicapped and learning disabled students. Adapting the competency test to the needs of the handicapped students, relating minimal standards to the individualized education program (IEP), and adopting different criteria for graduation are three options considered. (CL)
Descriptors: Graduation Requirements, Individualized Education Programs, Learning Disabilities, Minimum Competency Testing
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McCarthy, Martha M. – Exceptional Children, 1980
The article addresses 10 questions that should receive thoughtful consideration prior to initiating a competency testing program for handicapped students. (Author)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Graduation Requirements, Legal Problems, Minimum Competency Testing
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Grise, Philip J. – Special Services in the Schools, 1986
The article reviews minimum competency requirements for handicapped students in the 39 states which have set minimum standards indicating a range from total exclusion of handicapped students from the testing program to required participation with no modifications. It is suggested that separate minimum standards be defined for special education…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Graduation Requirements, Minimum Competencies
Turlington, Ralph D. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1981
Rebuts the article on minimum competency testing by Diana Pullin in the September 1981 "Kappan." Argues that the competency testing program in Florida is a powerful force for motivating improvement. (Author/WD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Court Litigation, Educational Improvement, Graduation Requirements
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Phillips, S. E. – Journal of Law and Education, 1991
Examines issues of curricular and instructional validity, criticism of diploma-sanctioned tests, teaching the test, and the role of the courts in new solutions. Contends diploma tests may ensure that students are given the opportunity to learn those skills essential to becoming a productive member of society. (209 references) (MLF)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Graduation Requirements, High Schools, Minimum Competency Testing
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Vitello, Stanley J. – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1988
The article analyzes three policy options in the competency testing of handicapped students: (1) requiring the handicapped to pass a competency test; (2) exempting the handicapped from such tests if their Individualized Education Plan requirements are met; and (3) development of differential competency standards for these students. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Graduation Requirements
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Livingston, Samuel A. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1982
To set a standard on the "beardedness" test (see TM 507 062) the probability that a student with a specific score will be judged as bearded must be estimated for each test score. To get an unbiased estimate of that probability, a representative sample of students at each test score level must be chosen. (BW)
Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Evaluation Methods, Graduation Requirements, Minimum Competency Testing
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Rowley, Glenn L. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1982
Livingston's (TM 507 218) response to Rowley (TM 507 062) is compared with the original Zieky and Livingston formulation of the Contrasting Groups Method of setting standards. (BW)
Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Evaluation Methods, Graduation Requirements, Minimum Competency Testing
Taylor, Bob L. – North Central Association Quarterly, 1979
Summarizes and supports the position of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Project Committee, which favors a state-provided educational framework of goals, funding, and monitoring technical assistance, and the establishment by local school districts of their own instructional programs that meet individual needs rather than…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Basic Skills, Graduation Requirements
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Schneider, Kenneth E. – Journal of Special Education Leadership, 2002
Discussion of the effect of minimum competency tests for graduation notes both positive (such as greater access to the general curriculum) and negative (such as increased referrals to special education) to improve a school's overall scores. Continually changing special education procedures are seen, however, to have led to a decline in teachers…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Change, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
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Lott, Winsor – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1983
The Florida Court decision reaffirms a state's right to impose a diploma sanction when competency tests are valid. Testing specialists now have a precedent for demonstrating curricular and instructional validity. Competency testing programs are a useful method for implementing instructional improvements. (DWH)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Educational Change, Equal Education, Graduation Requirements
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