Minimum Competency Testing: What? Why? Why Not?.

Perkins, Marcy R.

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ERIC Number: EJ275571

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982

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Minimum Competency Testing: What? Why? Why Not?

Perkins, Marcy R.

Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, v1 n4 p5-9 Win 1982

Nine definitions of minimum competency testing (MCT) found in the literature are examined, with major issues for policymakers to consider as they make decisions whether MCT will serve the goals and purposes of their testing programs. Perceived benefits and costs and criticisms based on implementation procedures are discussed. (Author/CM)

Descriptors: Definitions, Educational Improvement, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Minimum Competency Testing, Program Implementation, Test Use, Testing Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Information Analyses

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