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October 12, 2006 |
| Dear Associate, |
This week’s top ten stories illustrate the broad impact cheating is having across many industries. Technology continues to be a major factor with problems related to Internet braindumps, text-messaging and even iPods. But cheaters aren’t the only ones using high-tech gadgets. One bright teacher recently turned the table and used his own camera phone to record a group of students cheating on a test. Check out story #2.
In two weeks Caveon President, John Fremer is presenting a free webinar: Ten Security Recommendations for School District Administrators. Caveon has worked with many states to improve the security of their assessments. This presentation will draw on reviews of materials, policies, and practices in more than 30 states and make recommendations related to a set of 250 plus security standards developed by Caveon.
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Best regards,
Don Sorensen
VP of Marketing
Caveon Test Security |
1 > Cheat factories are not fair
NEWS.com.au - Australia
...The $1 billion tutoring industry has been rocked by allegations of widespread cheating, dubious advertising, exaggerated success claims and improper practices for commercial gain. The Daily Telegraph understands "hundreds'' of students have been asked to memorise test questions, allowing the schools to reconstruct an entire exam later.... |
2 > Teacher honored for exposing school exam frauds
VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi,Vietnam
...Teacher Le Dinh Hoang, who recorded students cheating during a high school graduation exam with his cell phone video camera, was honored for his “courageous act”.... |
3 > Schools fight cheaters who use tech tools
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
...As technology makes it easier than ever to cheat, educators are combating the intractable problem on at least three fronts: setting clear standards, using technology to fight back, and talking with students and parents about ethics and pressure... |
4 > Watch out for brain dump test prep sites
NewsForge - Fremont,CA,USA
...There are other sites, however, that lure certification seekers with claims of a "100% guarantee" that they will pass their exam on the first try. These sites, often referred to as "brain dumps," are looked upon with a wary eye among certification programs and test takers alike. It is widely believed within the certification community that these sites are, at best, unreliable, and, at worst, downright illegal.... |
5 > Teachers broke rules on statewide tests
Indianapolis Star - United States
...Teachers who violate testing ethics stand to lose more than their jobs. State education officials last year warned that they’d go after professional licenses. But the policy shift was rooted in the state’s effort to stop educators from manipulating scores, which has been a problem nationwide. ... |
6 > First 'e-assessed' GCSE exam launched
This is London - London,England,UK
...The first GCSE to be entirely 'e-assessed' has been launched by an exam board. Pupils will sit computer-based tests involving a mixture of multiple choice and short answers without any need for pens or pencils.... |
7 > Another conviction in Air Force promotions test cheating ring
Stars and Stripes - Washington,D.C.,USA
...The investigation quickly widened far beyond Saafir, however. Investigators soon fingered him as the ringleader of a group of airmen who passed information about the test to other airmen as early as 1996 via a cooperative ring stretching from Germany and Turkey to Japan and South Korea.... |
8 > I-won't-cheat sheets grow as practice at universities
Palm Beach Post - FL, United States
...Students took the promise so seriously that teachers could leave the room during exams and no one's eyes would wander, he said. If they did, someone would tattle. "If I left the class now, it would be a cheat-fest," said Watson, who teaches political science. "It's epidemic."... |
9 > Somali bus driver took 200 bogus driving tests
This is London - London,England,UK
...Deeg Mohammed, 27, impersonated hundreds of would-be candidates at a series of exam centres in a nationwide scam netting more than £100,000.... |
10 > SHL teams with Test Security Services Firm to protect employers from job cheats
Online Recruitment - UK
...SHL, provider of objective assessment products in the world, announced today it has teamed with Caveon Test Security, Inc. to fortify the security of new, online assessment tools.... |
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Catch up with Caveon
Test Security Directors from Caveon will be visiting the following cities: New York, Nov. 2-3 and Philadelphia, Nov. 6-7.
We’ve developed a short presentation to help you improve the security of your testing program. If you'd like us to stop by your office and present one of the following topics please click here to fill out a meeting request form, and we’ll call to schedule a meeting.
- The 5 most important physical security methods to safeguard your test content.
- How to improve your test security when migrating to computer-based testing.
- Understanding the legal defensibility of your testing policies and procedures.
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Caveon Webinar - Improving Security for Paper and Pencil Test Administration
Wednesday, October 18, 12 noon EST
After conducting several Security Audits, Jim Impara, Caveon Senior Director of Test Security discovered that one of the most problematic areas is what is (and is not) included in the test administration manual. This webinar will cover critical policies and procedures that should be included in any test administration manual helping test administrators and proctors insure test security.
Click here to learn more. |
Ten Test Security Recommendations for School District Administrators
Wednesday, October 25, 12 noon EST
Caveon has worked with many States to improve the security of their assessments. This Webinar presented by Caveon President, John Fremer will draw on reviews of materials, policies, and practices in more than 30 states and make recommendations related to a set of 250 plus Security Standards developed by Caveon.
Click here to learn more. |
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NOCA 2006: Emerging Concepts in Credentialing
November 15-18, The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando, Florida
During this year's conference, the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA) will provide unique insight into important issues and ideas on the forefront of the certification market that will be affecting every credentialing program in the future.
Click here to learn more. |
ATP 2007: Innovations in Testing
February 5-7, Westin Mission Hills Resort, Palm Springs, California
This year’s event includes workshops, general sessions with informative and thought-provoking keynote presentations, up to 60 breakout sessions on relevant topics, poster session presentations, and several networking activities.
Click here to learn more. |
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