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| Journal of Reading | 2 |
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| Information Analyses | 2 |
| Journal Articles | 2 |
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Peer reviewedVacca, Richard T.; Vacca, Jo Anne L. – Journal of Reading, 1981
Suggests that competency reading programs should be based on a definition of functional reading that applies reading skills to real-life tasks, that materials should be real and timely, and that activities should center on finding meaning. (MKM)
Descriptors: Functional Reading, Minimum Competencies, Minimum Competency Testing, Reading Comprehension
Peer reviewedGambrell, Linda B. – Journal of Reading, 1985
Reports the results of a national survey that assessed the extent of minimum competency testing in reading in 1984 and the nature and extent of remedial programs based upon minimum competency testing in reading. (HOD)
Descriptors: Minimum Competency Testing, National Surveys, Program Implementation, Reading Research
