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Gorce, Martin Joseph; Taylor, Bob L. – 1983
The objective of the study was to determine whether Competency-Based Testing (CBT) schools altered their curriculum differently than Non-Competency-Based Testing schools (NCBT), and, if so, what selected factors were identified as contributing to the differences among the responses secondary schools made to CBT. The data from 410 member high…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development, Elective Courses
Mills, Gladys H. – 1980
Focusing on state-mandated minimum competency testing programs, this annotated bibliography cites 200 items selected from more than 700. The Resource Catalog is intended for state education policy makers and therefore includes resource and study guides; legislative and board action; conference speeches, reports and proceedings; curriculum guides,…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
Download full textCalifornia State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Office of Program Evaluation and Research. – 1982
Guidelines are presented for use by school personnel in reviewing and improving locally developed proficiency tests used in meeting the requirements of the California Pupil Proficiency Law. The guide is organized in three main chapters on test construction, test validation, and test documentation. The test construction chapter focuses on issues…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Competency Based Education, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Legislation
Ingle, Robert B., Ed.; And Others – 1978
Three conference sessions focused on attempts to implement minimum competency testing programs at various educational levels. In each of the sessions particular attention was paid to planning for the development of a minimum competency testing program; the processes of development, initiation, and interpretation of the results; and difficulties…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Competence, Competency Based Education, Conference Reports
Peer reviewedTurlington, Ralph D. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1985
Testing programs enacted by the state legislature are changing and improving Florida's educational system in five areas: (1) setting standards for students; (2) making schools more accountable; (3) creating growth through competiton; (4) evaluating educational programs; and (5) assuring the competency of educators. (BS)
Descriptors: Accountability, Achievement Tests, Competency Based Education, Competition
