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King, Maribeth L.; Huse, Vanessa E. – 1993
This document contains 20 competency-based examinations with student and instructor manuals for computer science microcomputer-related occupations. For each of the examinations, the student manual contains the following: the competency, the performance objective, directions, the facility to be used, the materials and equipment needed, a space to…
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Science, Computer Software
Download full textDavis, Harley; Denison, John – 1993
This document contains 20 competency-based examinations with student and instructor manuals for drafting-related occupations. For each of the examinations, the student manual contains the following: the competency, the performance objective, directions, the facility to be used, the materials needed, a space to note time started and time finished,…
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Software
Finch, F. L. – 1978
To consolidate the diversity of opinion about the definition of competency, an operational definition and skills classification matrix is presented. Although most people agree that competency tests should measure student ability to transfer academic training to life situations, the fact that life skills and school skills represent different…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classification, Competency Based Education, Educational Problems
Horton, John – 1987
This handbook provides guidelines for instructors to follow in developing test items for occupational task lists. It begins with directions for task analysis: identifying major performance steps of a task, identifying supporting knowledge for each performance step, identifying supporting performance skills for each performance step, identifying…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Competency Based Education, Guidelines, Performance Tests
Southworth, Julie; Kammerer, William R. – 1993
This document contains 20 competency-based examinations with student and instructor manuals for food production-related occupations. For each of the examinations, the student manual contains the following: the competency, the performance objective, directions, the materials and equipment needed, a space to note time started and time finished, and…
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Education, Cooking Instruction, Dining Facilities
Matson, James; Stokes, Tad – 1993
This document contains 20 competency-based examinations with student and instructor manuals for electronics and instrumentation occupations. For each of the examinations, the student manual contains the following: the competency, the performance objective, directions, the materials and equipment needed, a space to note time started and time…
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Oriented Programs, Electronic Equipment
Laugen, Ronald C.; Hintzen, Neil – 1986
A project was conducted to develop two criterion-referenced, multiple-choice tests and a performance test for the dental assistant occupational area. Procedures were recommended for administration of the tests and field test and for revision of the tests. Evaluation experts analyzed the performance standards being tested, drafted test items,…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Competence, Competency Based Education, Criterion Referenced Tests
Olsen, Diane; Hintzen, Neil – 1986
A project was conducted to develop two criterion-referenced, multiple-choice tests and a performance test for the hotel clerk occupational area. Procedures were recommended for administration of the tests and field test and for revision of the tests. Evaluation experts analyzed the performance standards being tested, drafted test items, reviewed…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Clerical Workers, Competence, Competency Based Education
Ingram, David; And Others – 1993
This document contains a project report and procedures manual from a project in which a group of junior colleges and postsecondary technical schools in Texas developed, pilot tested, and disseminated performance criterion-referenced occupational examinations for technical occupations. The report describes how teachers and industry personnel…
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Science
