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Download full textSchleicher, Andreas – Online Submission, 2016
The OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) provides a framework in which over 80 countries collaborate to build advanced global metrics to assess the knowledge, skills and character attributes of the students. The design of assessments poses major conceptual and technical challenges, as successful learning. Beyond a sound…
Descriptors: International Assessment, Educational Methods, Educational Policy, Minimum Competency Testing
Beal, Barry B. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1978
Since 1960 Denver has operated a testing program designed to assure that high school graduates possess minimum competence in four basic areas--arithmetic, spelling, grammar, and reading comprehension. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Graduation Requirements, High Schools
Findley, Jim – Phi Delta Kappan, 1978
Students graduating from Westside High must meet hour and competency test requirements. The seven competency tests are in reading, writing, mathematics, democratic process, problem-solving, oral communication, and consumerism. (IRT)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Graduation Requirements, High School Students
Candor-Chandler, Catherine – Phi Delta Kappan, 1978
The key elements to this plan for special education students are keeping a check on student achievement throughout all the grades, communicating with parents about student deficiencies, and requiring competency tests of all high school students. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Persons
Fisher, Thomas H. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1978
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Graduation Requirements
New York State Education Dept., Albany. – 1978
The New York State Regents Competency Testing Program is described. Competency tests have been developed in the basic skills of reading, writing, and mathematics, for two purposes: (1) to identify those students who need remedial help; and (2) to assure that students receiving high school diplomas have acquired adequate competence in these areas.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Graduation Requirements
PDF pending restorationHiscox, Michael D. – 1979
Components of the Proficiency Testing System (PTS) designed for the Central Valley School District, Washington, are described. Components are: (1) progress assessment, consisting of norm referenced tests, writing samples, diagnostic tests, and ability checklists; (2) user assistance, including an objectives manual, inservice workshop, and a…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Criterion Referenced Tests
Hawisher, Margaret F. – 1979
An annotated bibliography on minimum competency testing is arranged by subtopics: overview; basic skills; compensatory education; competencies; cost effectiveness; curriculum; district programs; graduation requirements; handicapped students; legal aspects; readiness; reading; writing; state programs; teacher education; tests; math; and testing.…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Annotated Bibliographies, Basic Skills, Competency Based Teacher Education
