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Florida's Testing Program: A Firm Foundation for Improvement.

Turlington, Ralph D. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1981

Rebuts the article on minimum competency testing by Diana Pullin in the September 1981 "Kappan." Argues that the competency testing program in Florida is a powerful force for motivating improvement. (Author/WD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Court Litigation, Educational Improvement, Graduation Requirements

How Testing is Changing Education in Florida.

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Turlington, 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