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Peer reviewedNapoli, Anthony; Wortman, Paul – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 1995
Describes an empirical study that suggests using a cutoff score of 75 instead of the currently used score of 80 for the CPT Reading Comprehension Test (CPT-Read), which is used to place students in remedial coursework at Suffolk Community College. Also reviews the policy implications of establishing a lower cutoff score. Includes six data tables.…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Community Colleges, Minimum Competency Testing, Reading Ability
