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Peer reviewedHardy, Roy A. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1984
To determine to what extent competencies to be measured by the Alabama High School Graduation Examination were being taught in the Alabama public schools, a survey was conducted of teachers of grades 7, 8, 9, and 10. Competencies that were not being taught are identified and possible explanations are outlined. (Author/EGS)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Competency Based Education, Evaluation Criteria, Graduation Requirements
Download full textMinnesota State Dept. of Children, Families, and Learning, St. Paul. – 1996
"The Graduation Rule - 3501" was created in three stages and governs the Basic Standards in Reading and Mathematics (1996), the Basic Standards in Written Composition (1997), and the Profile of Learning (1998). This document contains the first of these three parts comprising Chapter 3501. "Basic Standards" are the basic…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, High Schools, Limited English Speaking, Mathematics
Minnesota State Dept. of Children, Families, and Learning, St. Paul. – 1998
Consisting of items from the 1998 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment as well as some items created specifically for the Practice Test, this Practice Test intends to be representative of the type of test and contain items similar to those that appear on actual grade 5 reading tests. These practice tests are not intended to be psychometrically…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Educational Assessment, Grade 5, Intermediate Grades
Minnesota State Dept. of Children, Families, and Learning, St. Paul. – 1998
Consisting of items from the 1998 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment as well as some items created specifically for the Practice Test, this Practice Test intends to be representative of the type of test and contain items similar to those that appear on actual grade 3 reading tests. These practice tests are not intended to be psychometrically…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Educational Assessment, Grade 3, Minimum Competency Testing
Reagan, Billy R. – American Education, 1983
The Houston Plan for Excellence in Education aims to achieve quality in staffing and in education by recruiting and rewarding excellent staff, initiating a competency-based selection process for all school personnel, and providing renewal and professional growth opportunities. (SK)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Competency Based Education, Educational Quality, Minimum Competency Testing
Crosier, Robert – North Central Association Quarterly, 1982
Examines the problem that some high school graduates lack basic skills. Cites declining test scores, facts about illiterate graduates, and causes of public nonconfidence in education. Explores the conversion of minimum competency theory into functional programs, citing considerations related to minority students, test results, record keeping,…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Educational Responsibility, Illiteracy
Peer reviewedWilliams, George L. – English Journal, 1980
The Italian educational system's experiences with national examinations might help United States educators understand the impact of state tests on students, schools, and education in general. (JT)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Competency Based Education, Educational Trends
New York University Education Quarterly, 1979
This is a slightly abridged version of the report of the National Academy of Education panel, convened at the request of HEW Secretary Joseph Califano and Assistant Secretary for Education Mary F. Berry, to study recent declines in student achievement and methods of educational improvement. (SJL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Basic Skills
Peer reviewedAppelbaum, Mark I. – High School Journal, 1979
This article discusses some of the technical aspects of competency testing with attention to the psychometric and decision theory aspects, specifically, instrument validity, the establishment of cutting scores, and the cost-benefit analysis of program decisions. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Cost Effectiveness, Cutting Scores, Decision Making
Peer reviewedFox, Karen F. A.; And Others – Social Education, 1979
Discusses issues and implication underlying the graduation competency testing movement in the social studies. Presents advantages and disadvantages of commercially and locally developed tests and outlines steps in selecting competencies and preparing tests. (KC)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Competency Based Education, Educational Assessment, Graduation Requirements
Peer reviewedKean, Michael H.; Mattleman, Marciene S. – Education and Urban Society, 1979
The controversy over minimum competency testing (MCT) is multi-faceted and it is the Local Education Agency (LEA) which will bear the burden of the MCT movement. Among the concerns of the LEAs are the means of assessment, the content of tests, and the curricular implications of MCT. (RLV)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Court Litigation, Literature Reviews
Peer reviewedHuber, Richard A.; Moore, Christopher J. – Science Educator, 2000
Argues that high-stakes testing is inconsistent with the National Science Education Standards' goals regarding what students are taught about the nature and purposes of science. (Contains 23 references.) (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Educational Change, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedFletcher-Campbell, Felicity – British Journal of Special Education, 1996
This article addresses issues concerned with British adolescents at Key Stage 4 of the National Curriculum who have learning difficulties and do not achieve a "G" grade for the General Certificate of Special Education. Types of alternative accreditation are discussed, and implementation in three mainstream schools is recounted. (DB)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Educational Certificates, Foreign Countries, Learning Disabilities
Mandell, Muriel; And Others – 1980
Intended to help secondary school students prepare for the New York Board of Regents competency tests in writing, this manual will enable students to use writing for effective communication of their needs and enjoyment of the pleasure of permanent self-expression. The first portion of the manual provides several introductory lessons and writing…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Competency Based Education, Graduation Requirements, Minimum Competency Testing
Cox, Mary Ann – 1985
Described in this paper is a proposal concerning the responsibility of the California community colleges in providing remediation services and programs. The first part of the paper concerns the proposal itself. After a brief statement of the major issues under consideration, the conditions under which student success can be ensured in open access…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, College Role, Community Colleges, Diagnostic Tests
