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Popham, W. James; Rankin, Stuart C. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1981
Detroit's minimum competency testing program focuses on improving basic skills instruction. Using test results as indicators of areas of weakness and strength in 12 subjects, teachers have a better understanding of the learning tasks and subskills needed for mastery. (WD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Improvement
Madaus, George F. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1981
Argues against using results of minimum competency testing (MCT) as the sole determinant of student classification, promotion, or condition for graduation from high school. Favors accountability, but asserts that MCT is not the best alternative available. (WD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Educational Technology, Minimum Competency Testing
Klein, Karen – Phi Delta Kappan, 1984
This review of recent research on minimum competency testing requirements focuses on the impact of such requirements on school curricula and on the processes of selecting which competencies are to be tested, determining cutoff scores, and ensuring test validity and reliability. (JBM)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Criteria, Curriculum
