Posts Tagged ‘international standards’

When Standards Exist, there is a Need to Check on Conformity

Friday, May 29, 2009 18:55 By GSerrano

As long as there is a standard or specification, there is a need to check on conformity. There are two kinds of standards, management systems or how the activities are inside the organization and product standards. Conformity assessment on quality, environmental, or safety is related to the management systems.
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The Challenge of Certification to International Quality Standards

Friday, May 29, 2009 17:38 By GSerrano

Some clients do not really understand the value of certification to international quality standards. They think they need the certificate but do not see the system behind it as the main product of the certification. When a client thinks of it only as a piece of paper, it becomes a matter of pricing in favor [...]

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Standards-Based Assessment (SBA)

Friday, May 29, 2009 16:28 By GSerrano

Standards-Based Assessment (SBA) is a comprehensive battery of tests that focuses on accepted standards for each level from pre-school to high school based on national norms and international standards. It covers the core subject areas of: Math, Science, English, Language Arts, and Social Studies
SBA is a standards-based evaluation of performance and competencies. With clear [...]

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