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Peer reviewedRichman, Charles L.; And Others – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 1987
The psychological effects of success and failure on the North Carolina Minimum Competency Test (MCT) were examined. Subjects were high school students, who were pre- and post-tested using the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale and the High School Personality Questionnaire. Self-esteem decreased following knowledge of MCT failure. (LMO)
Descriptors: Grade 11, Grade 12, High Risk Students, High Schools
Peer reviewedDugger, Chester W. – Illinois School Research and Development, 1980
Peoria's efforts with the development and implications of a Minimum Competency Testing (MCT) program are described, including the program model used, numbers of high school seniors and seventh graders who passed the pilot test sequence, and views on the advantages, disadvantages, and effectiveness of the MCT program. (Editor/SJL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Grade 12
