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ERIC Number: EJ243887
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-May
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Minimum Competency Tests Spur Instructional Improvement.
Popham, W. James; Rankin, Stuart C.
Phi Delta Kappan, v62 n9 p637-39 May 1981
Detroit's minimum competency testing program focuses on improving basic skills instruction. Using test results as indicators of areas of weakness and strength in 12 subjects, teachers have a better understanding of the learning tasks and subskills needed for mastery. (WD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Improvement, Mastery Learning, Minimum Competencies, Standardized Tests, Student Certification
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Detroit Public Schools MI