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| Cleland, Craig J. | 1 |
| Gambrell, Linda B. | 1 |
| Memory, David M. | 1 |
| Moore, David | 1 |
| Readence, John E. | 1 |
| Vacca, Jo Anne L. | 1 |
| Vacca, Richard T. | 1 |
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| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 4 |
| Journal Articles | 4 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 4 |
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Peer reviewedReadence, John E.; Moore, David – Reading World, 1979
Discusses practical strategies reading teachers may employ in dealing with state-mandated minimal reading requirements. Includes cautions and suggestions for dealing with test limitations. (TJ)
Descriptors: Functional Reading, Minimum Competency Testing, Reading Instruction, Reading Programs
Peer reviewedVacca, Richard T.; Vacca, Jo Anne L. – Journal of Reading, 1981
Suggests that competency reading programs should be based on a definition of functional reading that applies reading skills to real-life tasks, that materials should be real and timely, and that activities should center on finding meaning. (MKM)
Descriptors: Functional Reading, Minimum Competencies, Minimum Competency Testing, Reading Comprehension
Peer reviewedMemory, David M. – Clearing House, 1983
Argues that content area teachers should assume the major responsibility for preparing students in the areas commonly assessed in minimum competency tests. Sets forth four problems in convincing content area teachers to assume this role and offers techniques for persuading them to do so. (FL)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Content Area Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Functional Reading
Peer reviewedGambrell, Linda B.; Cleland, Craig J. – Journal of Reading, 1982
Discusses seven guidelines for programs to teach functional reading skills and meet minimum competency standards. (AEA)
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Functional Reading, Individual Differences, Minimum Competency Testing
