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Peer reviewedAmos, Katherine M. – Exceptional Children, 1980
The discussion of minimum competency testing (MCT) for learning disabled students focuses on advantages and disadvantages, the need for test modifications, and the importance of coordinating the child's individualized education program with MCT considerations. (CL)
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Learning Disabilities, Minimum Competency Testing, Secondary Education
Linn, Reid J.; And Others – Diagnostique, 1984
Analysis of a 10th grade competency test administered to 2,257 learning disabled students as part of Florida's minimum competency testing program indicated that large numbers of students performed poorly on many items involving basic communication and mathematics. (CL)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Grade 10, Learning Disabilities, Mathematics Skills
Peer reviewedMick, Lori Bell – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1989
Explored the overall performance of 36 learning disabled (LD) and 40 educable mentally handicapped (EMH) students both before and after modifying the minimum competency test (MCT). Administered the Instructional Objectives Exchange Basic Skill Test: Reading, secondary level to secondary school special education students. Results indicated that LD…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Basic Skills, Learning Disabilities, Mild Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedByrnes, Michael E.; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1990
A project combined precision teaching techniques and a flashcard approach known as SAFMEDS, with 4 students with learning disabilities or behavior disorders, age 14-18. Project results determined that the techniques provided students with necessary skills to pass the school district's minimum competency test in the area of local, state, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Competency Based Education, Governance, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedFletcher-Campbell, Felicity – British Journal of Special Education, 1996
This article addresses issues concerned with British adolescents at Key Stage 4 of the National Curriculum who have learning difficulties and do not achieve a "G" grade for the General Certificate of Special Education. Types of alternative accreditation are discussed, and implementation in three mainstream schools is recounted. (DB)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Educational Certificates, Foreign Countries, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedManset, Genevieve; Washburn, Sandra J. – Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 2000
This article reviews the research related to minimum competency testing (MCT) as a requirement for high school graduation for students with learning disabilities. It examines whether inclusive MCT requirements lead to positive educational outcomes, raises issues of accommodations and alternative diplomas, possible increased dropout rates, and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Competency Based Education, Equal Education
