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Download full textAlabama State Dept. of Postsecondary Education, Montgomery. – 2000
This study investigated the performance of Alabama College System (ACS) students on a Basic Skills Test (BST) and compared it with non-ACS students' scores to determine whether there were significant differences in achievement. The Alabama Basic Skills Test is required of all students seeking admission to teacher education programs at Alabama…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Outcomes Assessment, Comparative Analysis, Educational Testing
Morel-Seytoux, Sylvie – Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education, 2009
The Arizona Minority Education Policy Analysis Center (AMEPAC) is a policy center of the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education. AMEPAC's mission is to stimulate, through studies, statewide discussion, and debate, constructive improvement of Arizona minority students' early awareness, access, and achievement throughout the educational…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Graduation Rate, Dropout Rate, American Indians
World Health Organization, Copenhagen (Denmark). Regional Office for Europe. – 1983
Statistics about postgraduate training requirements in the main medical specialties in 26 European countries belonging to the World Health Organization are presented. It is noted that conventions vary widely from country to country concerning the designation of main specialties and subspecialties. These variations are apparent from the lengths of…
Descriptors: Clinical Experience, College Programs, Comparative Education, Educational Testing
Abraham, Ansley A., Jr. – 1992
A study was done of the specific program characteristics of remedial and developmental programs at institutions of higher education in the 15 states of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). The data and findings were part of a larger survey of public and private colleges and universities by SREB which examined remedial enrollment and the…
Descriptors: Credits, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Testing, Higher Education
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. – 1986
Assessment of the College-Level Academic Skills Test Project (CLAST) at Florida colleges and universities is discussed. Included is an overview of the role of placement testing for entering freshmen and the questions that should be answered regarding the effectiveness of current entry testing and course placement practices. Information is included…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, College Freshmen, Communication Skills, Educational Testing
Drake, Tonya M.; Osborne, Nancy L. – Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education, 2007
Arizona Minority Education Policy Analysis Center (AMEPAC) is a policy center of the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education. AMEPAC's mission is to stimulate, through studies, statewide discussion, and debate, constructive improvement of Arizona minority students' early awareness, access, and achievement throughout all sectors of…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Graduation Rate, Dropout Rate, American Indians
Eastern New Mexico Univ., Portales. – 1987
Results of assessing Eastern New Mexico University students' cognitive outcomes are presented as one component of research being conducted by the Student Impacts and Outcomes Committee. The impact of general education studies on undergraduates' integration and utilization of knowledge is being assessed using the American College Testing Program's…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Art Appreciation, Cognitive Development, College Students
New Jersey Basic Skills Council, Trenton. – 1985
Results of the New Jersey College Basic Skills Placement Test are presented for fall 1984 entering freshmen. The test consists of an essay and four multiple choice sections: reading comprehension, sentence sense, computation, and elementary algebra. New forms of the test are developed each year. A total of 46,465 freshmen at 30 public colleges and…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Achievement Tests, Algebra, Basic Skills
Myers, Michael M., Comp. – 1983
Comparative higher education data for 1982-1983 are provided for the 14 Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) states. Brief narrative summaries are also included for each of the following topics: state appropriations, tuition and fees, faculty compensation, enrollment, degrees awarded, health professions education, and student testing results.…
Descriptors: College Students, Comparative Analysis, Degrees (Academic), Educational Testing
College Entrance Examination Board, New York, NY. – 1975
Presented are the records of 1976 seniors in the United States and who registered for the College Boards before April of their senior year. Statistical data presented includes information on: (1) type of high school; (2) ethnic background; (3) high school record; (4) test scores; (5) college plans; (6) activities; (7) skills and abilities; and (8)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests
