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Popham, W. James – 1980
Six measurement-related problems which face educators attempting to implement minimum competency-oriented instruction (MC-OI) are isolated. They are: (1) choosing appropriate competencies to measure; (2) acquiring appropriate tests; (3) setting standards for MC-OI; (4) selecting suitable sanctions; (5) providing equidifficult examination…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Equated Scores, Graduation Requirements, High Schools
Download full textPopham, W. James; Yalow, Elanna S. – 1984
Teacher competency tests are being used more frequently to assess the knowledge and skills of prospective teachers. Educational policymakers face the dilemma of setting passing standards for these tests which will satisfy the desire for meaningful quality standards for teachers while meeting the necessity for making available a reasonable number…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Boards of Education, Competence, Cutting Scores
