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Martin, David S. – Thrust for Educational Leadership, 1980
Reviews the possible dangers of mandated competency testing and suggests some alternatives. (JM)
Descriptors: Educational Problems, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods

Gere, Anne Ruggles; Clark, Sandra – English Journal, 1978
Describes problems with standardized testing and urges teachers to educate the public about weaknesses in statewide minimum competency testing. (DD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Educational Problems, Minimum Competency Testing, Public Opinion