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Peer reviewedCatterall, James S. – American Journal of Education, 1989
Reports a study on minimum competency testing in American high schools. Discusses the effects on students who fail to pass it, and the perceptions of educators and administrators about the value and barrier aspects of these tests. Implications of the findings for research, policy making, and educational practice are explored. (JS)
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Administrator Attitudes, Dropouts, High Risk Students
