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Peer reviewedCook, Jerome W. – NASSP Bulletin, 1982
Describes the implementation of a minimum competency testing program in North Boone Senior High School in Poplar Grove (Illinois). Includes eight questions to be asked in planning for such a program. (Author/WD)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Educational Objectives, Minimum Competency Testing, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBranch, Jan S.; Branch, Charles V. – NASSP Bulletin, 1978
The potential of minimum competency testing cannot be realized unless school districts engage in the complex processes of competency-based program development. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Accountability, Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Educational Change
Peer reviewedGilman, David Alan – NASSP Bulletin, 1978
Competency-based graduation requirements provide students with a meaningful diploma, reduce illiteracy, and provide a system of quality control for schools. (Author)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Educational Testing, Graduation Requirements
Peer reviewedRing, Barbara – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
Many school districts have adopted minimum competency tests as part of the requirements for high school diplomas. It is important that the needs of special education students are included when planning and implementing competency testing. Included are three levels of options to consider for modified testing of special students. (MD)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Administration, Individual Needs, Individualized Education Programs
Peer reviewedFrith, Greg H.; Clark, Reba – NASSP Bulletin, 1984
The use of competency-based transcripts is favored over differentiated diplomas to designate differences in student performance. Issues discussed surrounding the use of differentiated diplomas for high school graduation include the actual importance of functional literacy level for job success, the failure of prospective employers to verify…
Descriptors: Academic Records, Accountability, Education Work Relationship, Educational Administration
