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| English Journal | 3 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| ERIC Publications | 1 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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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 reviewedBlack, Mary J. – English Journal, 1982
Reports on Matthew Arnold's attack on nineteenth century England's proposed proficiency testing program. Discusses the lessons to be learned today from Arnold's objections to proficiency testing. (RL)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Competency Based Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedHolbrook, Hilary Taylor – English Journal, 1982
Explores materials in the ERIC system that discuss all sides of the minimum competency issue. (RL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Competency Based Education, Evaluation Methods
