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Competency Testing: Potential for Discrimination.
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McClung, Merle Steven – Clearinghouse Review, 1977
This article discusses the potential for discrimination inherent in competency-based testing and suggests some provisions which might be included in a fair competency-based program. Discussed are: (1) racial discrimination; (2) inadequate phase-in periods; (3) tests which are not reliable or have not been validated; (4) inadequate matching of the…
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