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Download full textFry, Edward – 1993
Despite widely-held beliefs to the contrary, three different sources of research data prove that children in the 1990s read better on the average than either their father's generation or their grandfather's generation. "Then and Now" studies indicate that students read better now than decades ago. Restandardization of test norms also…
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Ability, Reading Achievement
Peer reviewedFetler, Mark – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1986
This article discusses implementation of the California Department of Education's accountability program, its structure and function, selection of performance indicators, and recognition of schools. A survey of school officials found strong support for the concept of accountability, but weak agreement on the specifics to implement it. (Author/JAZ)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Administrator Attitudes, Educational Assessment
White, Edward M. – 1976
The third administration of the California State University and Colleges Freshman English Equivalency Examination, a test consisting of an objective examination graded by the Educational Testing Service and an essay examination scored by California State University and College faculty, is analyzed in this report. After a short preface, the first…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Educational Testing, Equivalency Tests, Essay Tests
White, Edward M. – 1977
The fourth administration of the California State University and Colleges Freshman English Equivalency Examination, a test consisting of an objective examination graded by the Educational Testing Service and an essay examination scored by California State University and College faculty, is analyzed in this report. After a short index of previous…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Educational Testing, Equivalency Tests, Essay Tests
White, Edward M. – 1977
The fifth administration of the California State University and Colleges Freshman English Equivalency Examination, a test consisting of an objective examination graded by the Educational Testing Service and an essay examination scored by California State University and College faculty, is analyzed in this report. After a short index of previous…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Educational Testing, Equivalency Tests, Essay Tests
White, Edward M. – 1979
The sixth administration of the California State University and Colleges Freshman English Equivalency Examination, a test consisting of an objective examination scored by California State University and College faculty, is analyzed in this report. After a preface and short index of previous volumes, the first section of the report contains a…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Educational Testing, Equivalency Tests, Essay Tests
White, Edward M. – 1980
The seventh administration of the California State University and Colleges Freshman English Equivalency Examination, a test consisting of an objective examination graded by the Educational Testing Service and an essay examination scored by California State University and College faculty, is analyzed in this report. After a preface and short index…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Educational Testing, Equivalency Tests, Essay Tests
White, Edward M. – 1982
The eighth and ninth administrations of the California State University and Colleges Freshman English Equivalency Examination, a test consisting of an objective examination graded by the Educational Testing Service and an essay examination scored by California State University and College faculty, are analyzed in this report. After a preface and…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Educational Testing, Equivalency Tests, Essay Tests
California State Postsecondary Education Commission, Sacramento. – 1988
Brief summaries are provided for each of the standardized tests used in California for college admissions and placement, in accordance with the law requiring the filing of financial disclosure and test materials and data for any tests administered to as many as 3,000 persons in the State. The summaries provide narrative and tabulated data…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Aptitude Tests, Asian Americans, Black Students
