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| Educational Horizons | 7 |
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| Beard, Jacob G. | 1 |
| Frary, Robert B. | 1 |
| McCarthy, Martha M. | 1 |
| McKenna, Bernard | 1 |
| Perrone, Vito | 1 |
| Shoemaker, Judith Sauls | 1 |
| Wolansky, William D. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Opinion Papers | 5 |
| Historical Materials | 1 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Peer reviewedMcCarthy, Martha M. – Educational Horizons, 1983
Discusses the minimum competency testing movement and the unresolved issues concerning it. Indicates that until the issues are settled, there will continue to be controversy and legal activity. (JOW)
Descriptors: Accountability, Court Litigation, Educational Principles, Legal Problems
Peer reviewedFrary, Robert B. – Educational Horizons, 1979
The author asserts that coverage of educational measurement issues in the popular press and in nontechnical education journals rarely reflects the concerns of measurement specialists. He presents the measurement issues surrounding minimum-competency testing and suggests that specialists work to make these known to the public. (SJL)
Descriptors: Educational Testing, Information Dissemination, Mass Media, Minimum Competency Testing
Peer reviewedShoemaker, Judith Sauls – Educational Horizons, 1979
The author outlines current federal interest in the competency testing movement, explaining the federal role as supportive, with no plans for a national test, but with concern for equal educational opportunity. Federal activities are described, including the new NIE Office of Testing, Assessment, and Evaluation. (SJL)
Descriptors: Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Federal Programs
Peer reviewedPerrone, Vito – Educational Horizons, 1979
The author examines previous efforts to establish certifying examinations for high school students and their effects on curriculum and students, particularly minorities. Also, to introduce readers to the rest of this theme issue on testing, he briefly discusses test validity, cutoff scores, and effects on teachers. (SJL)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Curriculum, Cutting Scores, Educational Testing
Peer reviewedWolansky, William D. – Educational Horizons, 1986
States that teachers must evaluate not only cognitive and psychomotor skills but also attitudes and perceptions. Cites five factors contributing to improved testing: (1) criterion-reference evaluation, (2) school effectiveness research, (3) minimum competency testing, (4) new concepts of student evaluation, and (5) better teacher-made tests. (CH)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Research, Minimum Competency Testing
Peer reviewedBeard, Jacob G. – Educational Horizons, 1979
This article examines the program planning implications of specific advantages and disadvantages to competency testing which have been cited by lawyers and educators. Part of a theme issue on student assessment. (SJL)
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Court Litigation, Educational Change, Educational Testing
Peer reviewedMcKenna, Bernard – Educational Horizons, 1979
Citing William Spady's distinction between capacity and competence, the author asserts that current competency tests mainly measure academic (capacity) not life (competency) skills. He then considers problems inherent in delineating, teaching, and testing essential practical living competencies and presents some alternatives. Part of a theme issue…
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Education, Daily Living Skills, Definitions
