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July 16, 2004 |
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Dear Associate, |
| Let's face it. Physically monitoring a test area for cheating is not a fun process. First there's the difficulty of detection, then if you find a problem, the issue of confrontation. Trying to spot and challenge cheaters is an uncomfortable situation many of us would rather avoid. |
| Wouldn't it be great if there were a way to flag cheating outside of physical detection? Here at Caveon we've developed a number of groundbreaking algorithms that when applied to your test data do just that. Caveon Data Forensics flag anomalies associated with test piracy, cheating, and other forms of test abuse. Think of them as Virtual Security. If you'd like to know the where, what, when and who of cheating send me an e-mail. |
Regards,
Don Sorensen
Caveon Test Security |
1 > Campus cheating in spotlight
Boulder Daily Camera - Boulder
High levels of cheating also were reported by those majoring in education, communication and journalism, while the lowest levels were reported by science majors. |
2 > Drivers Flunking State's New Test
WDAM-TV, MS
Nearly 60 percent of people applying for regular drivers licenses have failed the general knowledge test since the state switched to a computerized testing system in December. Officials say only 20 percent failed before. |
3 > Cheating or misunderstandings?
The Arizona Republic
Nine Arizona school districts have invalidated portions of their spring standardized test scores because teachers gave students extra time to complete parts of the test or read sections of the test to students. |
4 > Cheating hits new heights
Contra Costa Times (sign-in required)
Collaborating on homework and overusing CliffsNotes may be gray areas. But there was little question about a Web site started by honor students at Pleasant Hill's College Park High School. |
5 > Adults feeling pressure of MCAS
Worcester Telegram - Worcester
Alleged cheating on the MCAS. Quitting school. If adults who run Massachusetts schools aren't careful, students could get some bad ideas. Teachers, principals and superintendents these days are feeling as much stress as students about MCAS scores because the state is scrutinizing them and holding adults accountable. |
6 > Camera phones banned
Boston Globe
The King Philip Regional School Committee has decided to ban cellphones with cameras after the high school principal voiced concerns about the possibility of cheating or students taking inappropriate photos. |
7 > Board readies policy on cheating
Times Picayune - New Orleans
On the heels of three teacher testing scandals that prompted a change of rules to make it easier to fire offending faculty, the St. Charles School Board is sending an equally blunt message to students: If you cheat, you can be expelled. |
| Industry News |
Center for Academic Integrity - International Conference
Kansas State University
October 8-10, 2004
The Center for Academic Integrity provides a forum to identify, affirm, and promote the values of academic integrity among students, faculty, teachers and administrators. |
NOCA's Certification Workshops
Branding Basics: What Every Certification Sponsor Should Know
Tuesday, September 14th
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
The most important asset of any certification program is its brand. A well-positioned brand drives demand for the credential and provides a strong competitive advantage. Discover how to create and manage a certification brand, develop a brand-driven business strategy, and revitalize your brand. Included will be a discussion of the impact of changes in the name of an organization or its credential on program branding. |
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