NIE Clarification Hearing: The Negative Team's Case.

Madaus, George F.

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ERIC Number: EJ252219

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981-Oct

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NIE Clarification Hearing: The Negative Team's Case.

Madaus, George F.

Phi Delta Kappan, v63 n2 p92-94 Oct 1981

Argues against using results of minimum competency testing (MCT) as the sole determinant of student classification, promotion, or condition for graduation from high school. Favors accountability, but asserts that MCT is not the best alternative available. (WD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Educational Technology, Minimum Competency Testing, Politics, Problems, School District Autonomy, Secondary Education, Student Certification

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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