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Airasian, Peter W. – NASSP Bulletin, 1987
Examines the new state-mandated high school graduation tests emerging in response to perceived declines in educational standards. Indicates general consequences for implementing these tests, including public perceptions based on a "box score" mentality. As competency measures, the tests have had little impact on pupils, teachers,…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Graduation Requirements, Public Opinion, Remedial Instruction