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Farr, Roger; Olshavsky, Jill Edwards – Phi Delta Kappan, 1980
Because the skills tested on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) are higher order skills than those of basic literacy, teaching basic literacy will not necessarily improve SAT scores. The National Assessment of Educational Progress, which does test literacy, indicates that students do possess basic literacy skills. (IRT) Aspect of National…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Literacy
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There has been specific, measurable progress made in education, but there are threatening trends that could wipe it out. These trends--the back to basics movement, minimum competency testing, vouchering, and the tax revolt--all support each other, and can cause detrimental effects on education if they should succeed. Ways that the federal…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Educational Economics, Educational Planning, Educational Policy
