Minimum-Competency Testing the Newest Obstruction to the Education of Black and Other Disadvantaged Americans /

Minimum-Competency Testing [electronic resource] : the Newest Obstruction to the Education of Black and Other Disadvantaged Americans / Hugh J. Scott.

Concerns and objections regarding minimum competency testing (MCT) are raised. The tests are criticized for their tendencies to: (1) deny variability in growth, development, and intelligence; (2) expose rather than constructively examine underachievers; (3) divert scarce personnel and financial reso...

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Main Author: Scott, Hugh J.
Corporate Author: ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation, 1979.
Subjects:
Academic Achievement.
Academic Failure.
Academic Standards.
Achievement Tests.
Basic Skills.
Black Students.
Disadvantaged Youth.
Educational Needs.
Educational Problems.
Elementary Secondary Education.
Evaluation Needs.
Labeling (of Persons)
Minimum Competency Testing.
Racial Bias.
Racial Discrimination.
Test Bias.
Test Validity.
Testing Problems.
Testing Programs.

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