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Petre, Richard M. – Journal of Reading, 1978
Describes the competency-based approach to reading programs used in Maryland. (MKM)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Elementary Secondary Education

Singer, Harry; And Others – Journal of Reading, 1988
Reports on a study to determine whether placement in a remedial English class is more effective than placement in a regular English class for enabling students who are beyond the acquisition phase of reading development to pass district minimal competency tests. Data support placement in the regular English class. (NH)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Diagnostic Teaching, Minimum Competencies, Reading Difficulties

Gambrell, Linda B.; Cleland, Craig J. – Journal of Reading, 1982
Discusses seven guidelines for programs to teach functional reading skills and meet minimum competency standards. (AEA)
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Functional Reading, Individual Differences, Minimum Competency Testing