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Pipho, Chris – Phi Delta Kappan, 1978
Discusses and presents a summary outline of state activity in minimum competency testing as of March 15, 1978. (IRT)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Competency Based Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Minimum Competency Testing
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
Peer reviewedPipho, Chris – Educational Leadership, 1977
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Competency Based Education, Educational Legislation, Minimum Competency Testing
Peer reviewedPipho, Chris – Social Education, 1978
State standards for minimum competencies deal mainly with reading, writing, and mathematics. Testing is primarily a state function. Many programs include identification of students who need remedial assistance. (Author/AV)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Graduation Requirements
Pipho, Chris – 1979
This chart summarizes the following categories of information about various states' minimum competency testing activities: (1) name of state; (2) legislation or ruling which requires testing; (3) name of organization which sets standards; (4) grade levels assessed; (5) skill areas assessed; (6) use of standards and of test results; and (7) other…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Graduation Requirements
