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| English Journal | 5 |
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| Jacob, Kay | 1 |
| Probst, Robert E. | 1 |
| Tchudi, Stephen | 1 |
| Williams, Carole | 1 |
| Williams, George L. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 5 |
| Opinion Papers | 5 |
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Peer reviewedDittmer, Allan E. – English Journal, 1980
Expresses the serious problems inherent in minimum competency testing, particularly as it is used in assessing student writing ability. (RL)
Descriptors: Accountability, Minimum Competencies, Minimum Competency Testing, Negative Attitudes
Peer reviewedProbst, Robert E. – English Journal, 1982
Raises three issues of competency testing: how competency is to be defined, tested, and paid for. (JL)
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, English Curriculum, Minimum Competencies, Minimum Competency Testing
Peer reviewedJacob, Kay – English Journal, 1982
Satirizes the teaching of basic skills in isolation and the placing of test results above true learning. (RL)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, English Curriculum, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedTchudi, 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
Peer reviewedWilliams, George L. – English Journal, 1980
The Italian educational system's experiences with national examinations might help United States educators understand the impact of state tests on students, schools, and education in general. (JT)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Competency Based Education, Educational Trends
