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Dittmer, Allan E. – English Journal, 1980
Expresses the serious problems inherent in minimum competency testing, particularly as it is used in assessing student writing ability. (RL)
Descriptors: Accountability, Minimum Competencies, Minimum Competency Testing, Negative Attitudes

Probst, Robert E. – English Journal, 1982
Raises three issues of competency testing: how competency is to be defined, tested, and paid for. (JL)
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, English Curriculum, Minimum Competencies, Minimum Competency Testing