During the 1986-87 school year 4,299 handicapped students were given New Jersey's competency test. The test measures academic achievement in reading, mathematics, and writing. Twelve percent of these students passed the test. There was a variance across the student classifications; the math subtest was particularly difficult for the students. Educational implications are discussed.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
Education Commission of the States. (1985). Clearinghouse notes. State activity: Minimum competency testing as of November , 1985.
2.
Hall, J., & Gallagher, J.J. (1983). Minimum competency testing and the learning disabled student. In J. McKinney & L. Feagons (Eds.), Current topics in learning disabilities. Norwood, NJ: Ablex Publishing.
3.
McKinney, J.D. (1983). Performance of handicapped students on the North Carolina minimum competency test. Exceptional Children, 49, 547-550.
4.
National Association of State Directors of Special Education. (1979). Competency testing, special education and the awarding of diplomas: A report of survey information. Washington, DC: Author.
5.
Safer, N.D. (1980). Implications of minimum competency standards and testing for handicapped students. Exceptional Children, 46, 288-290.
6.
Serow, R.C., & O'Brien, K. (1984). Performance of handicapped students in a competency testing program. Journal of Special Education, 17, 440-443.
7.
Smith, J.P., & Jenkins, D.S. (1980). Minimum competency testing and handicapped students . Exceptional Children, 49, 440-443.
