Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ317659
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Publication Date: 1985
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How Testing is Changing Education in Florida.
Turlington, Ralph D.
Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, v4 n2 p9-11 Sum 1985
Testing programs enacted by the state legislature are changing and improving Florida's educational system in five areas: (1) setting standards for students; (2) making schools more accountable; (3) creating growth through competiton; (4) evaluating educational programs; and (5) assuring the competency of educators. (BS)
Descriptors: Accountability, Achievement Tests, Competency Based Education, Competition, Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Graduation Requirements, Minimum Competency Testing, Program Evaluation, State Legislation, State Programs, State Standards, Teacher Certification, Test Results, Testing Programs
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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