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Peer reviewedChandler, Harry N. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1982
The author addresses the concern that many learning handicapped students are being denied diplomas because of minimum competency testing (MCT). The beginnings of the MCT trend are traced, faults with MCT are pointed out, and legal aspects of MCT are considered. (SW)
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Graduation Requirements, High Schools, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedTierney, Robert J. – Journal of Reading, 1978
Offers arguments opposing the minimal competency testing movement. (MKM)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Educational Legislation, Legislation
Peer reviewedMcDonald, Thomas F. – Journal of Reading, 1978
Argues that minimal competency tests will promote reading literacy. (MKM)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Educational Legislation, Legislation
Peer reviewedJournal 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
Green, Wanda Jean; Fleming, Margaret – 1983
To provide information for decision making related to competency testing in reading, the Cleveland School District developed a working paper for staff discussion. This paper presents information about the varied aspects of a competency testing program which will use locally developed test questions and be implemented in response to a Board of…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Desegregation Plans, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
