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Journal of Reading4
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Con: Minimal Competency Testing Won't Do It
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Tierney, Robert J. – Journal of Reading, 1978
Offers arguments opposing the minimal competency testing movement. (MKM)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Educational Legislation, Legislation
Pro: Minimal Competency Testing as Viewed from the Front Line
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McDonald, Thomas F. – Journal of Reading, 1978
Argues that minimal competency tests will promote reading literacy. (MKM)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Educational Legislation, Legislation
Minimum Competency Standards in Canada: Action or Reaction?
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Harker, W. John – Journal of Reading, 1978
Discusses the role of Canadian teachers' organizations in influencing possible legislation about competency testing. (MKM)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Minimum Competency Testing
Convincing Legislators to Seek Reading Teachers' Help in Setting Achievement Standards
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Journal of Reading, 1978
Documents the attempts of the Legislative Committee of the South Carolina State Council of the International Reading Association to influence minimal competency testing legislation. (MKM)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Legislation