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Fensham, Peter J. – Australian Journal of Reading, 1980
The problems inherent to standardized minimum competency testing are discussed. (HTH)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Minimum Competency Testing
Australian Journal of Reading, 1980
Written by the Australian Education Council, this article outlines the purpose and the procedures for the Australian Studies in Student Performance program, a project to gather information on achievement in literacy and numeracy of a sample of 10 and 14 year olds. (HTH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Donovan, William F. – Australian Journal of Reading, 1980
Development of survey test materials for the Australian national testing program in literacy and math skills is discussed. (HTH)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Material Development
