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basic skills testing  

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  • Basic skills tests measure the knowledge and skills examinees have in core areas that will impact future performance. These core areas typically include reading, mathematics, language arts, and sometimes other prerequisite skills. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Problems; Basic Skills Testing]

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