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Riegel, Rodney P.; Lovell, Ned B. – 1980
The phenomenon of minimum competency testing (MCT) is explored, beginning with its origins in public concern for educational accountability. Three major themes appearing in the states enacting prescriptive legislation are described: state standards/state test (Florida); state standards/local test (Oregon); and local standards/local test…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Administrative Problems, Community Attitudes