The Impact of Competency Testing on Curriculum and Instruction.

Ellman, Neil

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Publication Date: 1988

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The Impact of Competency Testing on Curriculum and Instruction.

Ellman, Neil

NASSP Bulletin, v72 n505 p49-52 Feb 1988

Everything that educators have learned aabout individual differences and learning styles as they relate to pacing is negated by tests that disregard such evidence. Unless they are improved, competency tests are likely to seriously damage the educational process. (CJH)

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum Problems, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Needs, Minimum Competency Testing, Student School Relationship, Test Results

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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