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Pullin, Diana – Phi Delta Kappan, 1981
The attorney for the plaintiffs in Debra P. v. Turlington discusses the harmful effects and the arbitrary and unfair nature of minimum competency testing. (Author/WD)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Curriculum Development, Equal Education, Graduation Requirements
Popham, W. James – New Directions for Testing and Measurement, 1983
The need for improved accountability has led to more competency-based testing. This provides test makers with the opportunity to have greater impact on the curriculum. Several strategies are suggested for measurement-based instructional improvement. (Author/PN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Curriculum Development, Educational Quality
Bunda, Mary Anne – 1978
Three areas of concern for those considering competency-based graduation requirements are discussed. First, what is involved in implementing a competency-based graduation requirement? The first tasks are the specification of performance standards and the performance skill areas. Then, appropriate certification procedures can be selected, and their…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Criterion Referenced Tests