The 1967 meeting of the Western Regional Conference on Testing Problems dealt with evaluation and educational change. The following speeches were presented: (1) "The Atypical Student" by Carole A. Leland; (2) "Citizenship Assessment" by Vincent N. Campbell; (3) "Educational Criteria and the Cheshire-Cat" by Scarvia B. Anderson; (4) "Are…

Presents a review of requirements for exit examinations for high school seniors and a discussion of the disadvantages and alternatives to the exams. (Author/HMV)

The basic rationale for using standardized tests for college admission, credit, and placement is that they are relevant and reliable. Such tests require the student to demonstrate the kind of competence that schools teach--the kind of competence required to work effectively in the modern world, to develop fully the human potential, and to enjoy…

In recent years a movement has developed at the high school level to address issues of cost and educational improvement through Proficiency-Based Credit Assessment (PBCA). With PBCA, students can receive credit by demonstrating their proficiency without actually taking a course. A national mail survey conducted by the Utah State Office of…