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A Comparison Study of Three Methods of Evaluating Student Writing Ability for Student Placement in Introductory English Courses.
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Galbato, Linda; Markus, Mimi – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 1995
Describes a study comparing English course-level placement based on writing samples and standardized placement scores, as well as two different methods of grading writing samples. Results support the use of writing samples to supplement standardized placement scores as well as the use of a group holistic method of grading writing samples. Includes…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Community Colleges, English Instruction, Holistic Evaluation
Validating College-Level Reading Placement Test Standards.
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Napoli, Anthony; Wortman, Paul – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 1995
Describes an empirical study that suggests using a cutoff score of 75 instead of the currently used score of 80 for the CPT Reading Comprehension Test (CPT-Read), which is used to place students in remedial coursework at Suffolk Community College. Also reviews the policy implications of establishing a lower cutoff score. Includes six data tables.…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Community Colleges, Minimum Competency Testing, Reading Ability