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Peer reviewedPaul, Fredric – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
This discussion of the mathematics portion of the examination includes topics covered, test development, and sample questions. (MP)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Evaluation, Graduation Requirements, Minimum Competencies
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
Henderson, Donald J. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1978
All students except the mentally handicapped are required to show by examination that they are able to read, speak, and understand ordinary English; write a simple, correct, intelligible paragraph; and perform with reasonable mastery fundamental mathematical processes. (Author)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, 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
Sandifer, Paul D. – 1981
Some insights into the development of an eleventh grade test of "adult functional competency" are provided. The evolution of the test from its first mention to its translation into a test item pool is traced. An attempt is made to identify some of the instructional, measurement, and legal implications inherent in various decisions which…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Grade 11, Graduation Requirements, Minimum Competency Testing
Download full textMyerberg, N. James – 1982
Project Basic is a program developed by the Maryland State Department of Education to assure that students attain basic skills in a variety of areas. Two levels of tests are given in grade 7 to monitor progress, and in grades 9 to 12 to determine whether each student has met the state minimum competency level. Students must pass the higher level…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Graduation Requirements, Minimum Competency Testing, Reading Tests
Austin Independent School District, TX. Office of Research and Evaluation. – 1982
This Policy and Procedures Manual is the complete resource for information concerning the Austin Independent School District's (AISD) minimum competency requirements program for high school graduation. All students are required to exhibit a 9.0 grade level competence in reading and mathematics. Special education students are exempt from this…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Board of Education Policy, Graduation Requirements, Guides
Strang, Ernest W. – 1981
By 1985, nearly half of the nation's public school students will be required to pass a minimum competency test (MCT) for high school graduation. Supporters of objectives underlying the MCTs suggest that the tests will force school systems to take their responsibilities to all children more seriously. Critics argue that students who fail will…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Wildemuth, Barbara M., Comp. – 1977
Due to the current legislative trend toward competency-based education, and the accompanying minimal competency testing, a variety of local school districts and state education agencies are concurrently developing programs to meet the standards set by their state's legislation. This selective bibliography was compiled in order to aid those…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Equivalency Tests
Fisher, Thomas H. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1978
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Graduation Requirements
New Jersey State Dept. of Education, Trenton. – 1987
This report consists of data tables summarizing test results statewide for students in grades 11 and 12 who took the New Jersey Minimum Basic Skills (MBS) test in March, 1987. The MBS assesses minimum skills in reading and mathematics. It is used as the graduation test for students who entered ninth grade prior to September 1985 and have not yet…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Graduation Requirements, High Schools, Mathematics Tests
New Mexico State Dept. of Education, Santa Fe. – 1980
This handbook contains suggestions for the use of results from the New Mexico High School Proficiencies Examination (NMHSPE) and describes procedures for developing programs and planning intervention strategies. The information and guidelines will facilitate administrative action for program improvement through integration of the NMHSPE results…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Graduation Requirements, High Schools
Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond. – 1978
Rasch model statistics and domain-referenced test development methods were used in the Virginia Basic Learning Skills (BLS) testing programs and the Graduation Competencies testing program in order to increase the fairness and effectiveness of those programs. Mastery of each of the 83 objectives in reading and mathematics for grades one through…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Criterion Referenced Tests, Cutting Scores, Elementary Secondary Education
Lott, Winsor A. – 1980
Competency testing in New York State began in the nineteenth century, first with a local testing mandate and later with the "preliminary Regents examinations," which were administered at the end of the eighth grade. Optional competency tests were introduced in 1962, and in 1976 the Board of Regents mandated the passing of a series of…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Graduation Requirements, High Schools, Minimum Competency Testing
Hawaii State Dept. of Education, Honolulu. Office of the Superintendent. – 1982
Starting with the ninth grade, Hawaiian students are given the opportunity to take the Hawaii State Test of Essential Competencies (HSTEC) to demonstrate mastery of 14 Essential Competencies. These competencies are grouped into those covering the Basic Skills area and those covering the Other Life Skills area (e.g., distinguishing fact from…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Grade 9, Graduation Requirements
