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Lewy, Arieh – 1986
To assist low achieving students in the mastery of instructional objectives in major subject areas, the Ministry of Education of Israel published definitions of Minimum Achievement Requirements (MAR) for specific subjects at all grade levels. To examine the feasibility of the MAR approach and to determine whether it contributed to the attainment…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Achievement Rating, Achievement Tests, Basic Skills

Ramsden, Don; Thompson, Mary – British Journal of Special Education, 1986
The historical background, development, and selection of criteria for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in Britain are described, and provisions for candidates with special education needs are outlined. The desire to retain the integrity of examination standards while responding to the needs of handicapped candidates is…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries, Graduation Requirements