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Barr, James E.; Rasor, Richard A.; Grill, Cathie – 2002
This document addresses how well ARC's computerized placement tests (Compass) assist individuals in reaching informed decisions about enrolling in selected courses, including English composition, reading, mathematics, and ESL. The document addresses the question of whether Compass scores add any relevant information in the decision-making process…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Cognitive Processes, Community Colleges, Comparative Testing
Fretwell, David H.; Lewis, Morgan V.; Deij, Arjen – 2001
The key issues, alternatives, and implications for developing countries to consider when designing systems to define occupational standards, related training standards, and assessments were analyzed. The analysis focused on the following issues: the rationale for development of standards; clarification of definitions, terminology, and assumptions;…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Comparative Education, Cooperative Planning, Developed Nations
Mansfield, Bob – 2001
This document, the fourth volume in a series, details a process for linking vocational education and training (VET) standards and employment requirements that was developed in the United Kingdom and based on functional analysis. The introductory sections describe the other three manuals in the series and the process used to develop this manual.…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Cooperative Planning, Coordination, Curriculum Evaluation