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George, Pamela – Journal of Teacher Education, 1985
The impact of "exit-gate" and the new "entrance-gate" tests on Black prospective teachers and historically Black colleges is described. Three strategies for dealing with teacher testing without compromising teacher competency are outlined. A broader vision of competence is needed to counterbalance the narrow view provided by…
Descriptors: Black Institutions, Black Teachers, College Entrance Examinations, Higher Education
Anderson, Beverly; Pipho, Chris – Phi Delta Kappan, 1984
An outcome of the excellence movement has been an increase in state control of education, especially through state-mandated testing, as testing has become the preferred means of trying to effect change in education following the popularity of accountability and minimum competency testing. Suggestions for using tests prudently are listed. (DCS)
Descriptors: Accountability, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Change, Educational Improvement
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Ericson, David P. – American Journal of Education, 1984
Explores the many meanings of the minimal competency testing movement and the more recent mobilization for educational excellence in the schools. Argues that increasing the value of the diploma by setting performance standards on minimal competency tests and by elevating academic graduation standards may strongly conflict with policies encouraging…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Attainment, Elementary Secondary Education
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Smith, G. Pritchy – Journal of Teacher Education, 1984
A positive effect of the competency testing movement is that it will reveal the nation's greatest educational failure--understanding minority achievement and developing successful instructional delivery systems for minority youth. Collaborative leadership from teachers, professional educators, and the public must challenge the development of new…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Minority Group Teachers
Sendor, Benjamin – American School Board Journal, 1984
A decision upholding the constitutionality of Florida's competency exam is reviewed and school boards advised of measures for ensuring fairness and legality in competency testing: a curriculum that teaches the skills tested, adequate remedial instruction, and several chances to take the test. (MJL)
Descriptors: Black Students, Court Litigation, Educational Administration, Educational Discrimination
Bielinski, John; Thurlow, Martha; Ysseldyke, James; Freidebach, Jim; Freidebach, Melodie – 2001
One of the most prevalent and controversial accommodations for students with disabilities is an audio presentation of written test material, the "read-aloud" accommodation. This study used test administration data from the Missouri Assessment Program to examine effects of using the read-aloud accommodation on the characteristics of…
Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Item Bias
Sherman, Greg – 1999
This evaluation studied the role PLATO Learning played within a basic competency remediation program and in a peer tutor program at Western Harnett High School (WHHS) in Lillington, North Carolina in the spring 1998 semester. To graduate from North Carolina high schools, students must pass a basic competency examination. Those WHHS students…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, High School Students, High Schools
Linn, Robert L. – 2000
Assessment and accountability have played prominent roles in many reform efforts during the past 50 years. This digest reviews features of assessment and accountability that influence the trustworthiness of information provided and impacts educational practices and student learning. It discusses reform based on assessment and accountability,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Educational Change
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Reagan, Billy R.; And Others – Journal of Classroom Interaction, 1983
The Houston (Texas) Independent School District's plan requires that teachers demonstrate competence in four areas: (1) functional academic skills; (2) content area knowledge; (3) methodology; and (4) new technology. Proficiency-based techniques used in teacher selection and in diagnosing needs of inservice teachers are described. (PP)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Inservice Teacher Education
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Kinzer, Charles K.; Stone, Ruth J. – Reading Horizons, 1983
A survey of principals and second- and fifth-grade teachers in 25 Puerto Rican schools reveals that (1) they value and use reading tests; (2) province and district-wide reading assessments primarily affect curriculum decisions; (3) the generally accepted goals of testing programs are being met; and (4) their attitudes are similar to educators…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Minimum Competency Testing
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Van der Linden, Wim J. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1982
An ignored aspect of standard setting, namely the possibility that Angoff or Nedelsky judges specify inconsistent probabilities (e.g., low probabilities for easy items but large probabilities for hard items) is explored. A latent trait method is proposed to estimate such misspecifications, and an index of consistency is defined. (Author/PN)
Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Latent Trait Theory, Mastery Tests, Mathematical Models
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Perkins, Marcy R. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1982
Nine definitions of minimum competency testing (MCT) found in the literature are examined, with major issues for policymakers to consider as they make decisions whether MCT will serve the goals and purposes of their testing programs. Perceived benefits and costs and criticisms based on implementation procedures are discussed. (Author/CM)
Descriptors: Definitions, Educational Improvement, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
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Tchudi, Stephen; Williams, Carole – English Journal, 1983
Offers opposing views on the value of mass testing in English. (JL)
Descriptors: English Curriculum, English Instruction, Evaluation Methods, Minimum Competency Testing
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Freedman, Sara Warshauer; Robinson, William S. – College Composition and Communication, 1982
Discusses the design and scoring of the writing proficiency exam conducted at San Francisco State University. Explains the program's counseling system for those students who do not pass the proficiency exam. (HTH)
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Minimum Competency Testing
Pullin, Diana – Phi Delta Kappan, 1981
The attorney for the plaintiffs in Debra P. v. Turlington discusses the harmful effects and the arbitrary and unfair nature of minimum competency testing. (Author/WD)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Curriculum Development, Equal Education, Graduation Requirements
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