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Crosier, Robert – North Central Association Quarterly, 1982
Examines the problem that some high school graduates lack basic skills. Cites declining test scores, facts about illiterate graduates, and causes of public nonconfidence in education. Explores the conversion of minimum competency theory into functional programs, citing considerations related to minority students, test results, record keeping,…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Educational Responsibility, Illiteracy
McNeil, John D.; Morimoto, Takiko – 1980
A study of the relation between the reading competencies for high school graduation and the reading demands of auto mechanics began with determining job reading tasks of auto mechanics. Fifty auto mechanics, the majority of them bilinguals, were interviewed. From this data about the kinds of information mechanics get from reading and with copies…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Auto Mechanics, Functional Reading, Graduation Requirements
