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Autor/in | Ericson, David P. |
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Titel | Of Minima and Maxima: The Social Significance of Minimal Competency Testing and the Search for Educational Excellence. |
Quelle | In: American Journal of Education, 92 (1984) 3, S.245-61Infoseite zur Zeitschrift |
Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
Schlagwörter | Stellungnahme; Academic Achievement; Criterion Referenced Tests; Educational Attainment; Elementary Secondary Education; High School Graduates; Minimum Competency Testing; Performance; Standards; Symbolism |
Abstract | Explores the many meanings of the minimal competency testing movement and the more recent mobilization for educational excellence in the schools. Argues that increasing the value of the diploma by setting performance standards on minimal competency tests and by elevating academic graduation standards may strongly conflict with policies encouraging equality of educational and economic opportunity. (Author/RH) |
Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
Update | 2004/1/01 |