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Peer reviewedHerring, Roger D. – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 1989
Examined whether a significant difference exists between variable of ethnicity and scores attained on a minimum competency test using high school juniors as subjects (N=2,681). Found ethnicity influenced competency scores; reading scores were influenced by sex; and ethnicity and sex negatively affected whether student passed or failed competency…
Descriptors: Ethnic Groups, Ethnicity, Grade 11, High School Students
Lynch, Cecelia Kuznak – 1982
This study was conducted using archival data for 300 students of the graduating class of 1980 in a public school system which had a minimum competency testing (MCT) program. Data on normative variables (age, sex, race, and ability test scores) and performance variables (high school course of study, grade point average, absenteeism, and truancy)…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Age, Basic Skills, Data Analysis
Peer reviewedHall, Julia; And Others – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1985
This study explored some factors associated with learning disabled high school students who passed the North Carolina Minimum Competency Test on the second administration. Factors examined include reading score on the first competency test, intelligence quotient, locus of control, mother's education, teacher support, student/teacher ratio, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Failure, Graduation Requirements, High Schools
Peer reviewedGriffin, Bryan W.; Heidorn, Mark H. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1996
The relationship between performance on tests of minimum competency (MCT) required for high school graduation and dropout behavior was studied with 76,664 Florida students. Results indicate that MCT failure increases the likelihood of leaving school only for students doing well academically, but not for minority students or those doing poorly.…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Achievement Tests, Disadvantaged Youth, Dropout Research
Peer reviewedMay, Mary L. – College and University, 1996
A study investigated the relationship of scores in the Texas Academic Skills Program, a minimum competency test for college-bound students, and performance in freshman and sophomore courses, and uses for that information in setting course prerequisites. Data were drawn from 18 courses at one community college. Results showed existing course…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Administration, College Bound Students, College Entrance Examinations
