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August 25, 2004 |
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Dear Associate, |
Tonight on CBS 60 Minutes Dan Rather will be investigating the Houston school system considered one of the best in the nation, and known for its low dropout rates and significantly improved test scores. But, as Dan Rather reports, it turns out the numbers may not have been as good as they appeared. The show will air on CBS Wednesday, August 25, at 8 p.m. ET/PT |
I recently improved my method for newsgathering and distribution by developing a database to store cheating stories. Now you can check anytime for the latest cheating news. Just visit the Cheating News page on our website. |
Regards,
Don Sorensen
Caveon Test Security |
1 > Exam paper leaking virus detected
People's Daily - China
...Beijing Jiangmin Science Technology Co Ltd said yesterday that it had detected a computer virus, which can specifically steal files with names such as "exam" or "test questions," possibly leading to leakage of exam papers. The virus, named "exam theft," can infect Microsoft Word and Excel files and upload the ones with the special names to fixed IP addresses. After that, the author of the virus can get the tainted files and probably access questions in exam papers beforehand, Shanghai Daily reported Monday. ... |
2 > Future Look: Real-Time Individual Test Inspection
Certification Magazine
...It benefits us all, particularly you and the rest of the vast majority of normal test-takers out there, if we can provide a way to evaluate each testing event to make sure the score was properly produced. Unusual test events (such as those produced by cheating, illness or equipment malfunction) will not have the negative impact they have today by allowing defective scores to be used for certification decisions. ... |
3 > Putting deceit on hold
FortWayne.com
...Mindful of such examples, school leaders are not taking any chances, with some moving to stamp out the possibility of high-tech cheating before it begins. "Who would have thought about some of these capabilities in the hands of students only a year ago?" said Deborah Frazier, a school trustee for Carroll school district in Southlake, Texas, which recently tightened its rules. "The technology jumped and the kids are using it. They change faster than we can change policy to keep up with it."... |
4 > What Makes People Cheat?
WebMD
...In high school or college, did you ever swipe a paper off the Internet and hand it in as your own? Ever padded your resume with a misleading or outright false job description? Have you taken an extra deduction or two on your taxes, maybe writing off a dinner with friends as a business expense? Do you really pay for that deluxe cable line-up, or is your hook-up not quite legit? If you're guilty of any of these sins, you're not alone. Experts in many different fields -- education, sports, and law, for instance -- believe that cheating has become more common and more accepted in recent years. ... |
5 > IDPH suspends EMT testing
Bureau County Republican
...The Illinois Department of Public Health has temporarily suspended testing for all levels of emergency medical technicians, and some area residents are concerned. The tests were suspended because of possible cheating on the exams by Chicago firefighters....
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6 > You Ask, Ballmer Answers MCP Magazine readers get a crack at the Microsoft CEO.
Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine
...MCP: What does Microsoft do to protect the integrity of its certification credentials?
Ballmer: We work on an ongoing basis with a wide range of industry experts, partners, instructors and MCPs to ensure that the integrity of our test and MCP program is protected. We combine progressive testing technologies that discourage rote memorization, and we replace exam items regularly. We also work closely with our global authorized testing centers to manage security, and are continually looking at the most effective policies and guidelines to deter cheating. Microsoft is also committed to working with governments and assisting law enforcement agencies where appropriate. ...
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| Industry News |
Thomson To Acquire Capstar
Acquisition will broaden Thomson Prometric’s services for testing markets
The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) today announced it has signed a definitive purchase agreement with Educational Testing Service (ETS) under which Thomson will acquire Capstar and its subsidiary businesses from ETS. Capstar, which develops competency assessment, learning and measurement, and testing solutions for corporations, national associations and state and federal governments, will be combined with the leading Thomson e-testing business, Thomson Prometric. Terms of the pending transaction were not disclosed. |
International Test Commission 2004 Conference
October 7th - 10th, 2004
The College of William & Mary and the Williamsburg Hospitality House
Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
The 2004 conference explores issues related to equitable assessment practices and fairness in testing as well as offers skill-building training in assessment and psychometric practice. Invited workshops on assessment and measurement and conference presentations highlight recent advances in theory, research, and practices that promote equity to those who take tests, use test results, and are engaged in test development and distribution. |
NOCA's 2004 Annual Educational Conference
Taking Quality, Leadership, and Education to New Heights
November 17 - 20, 2004
Loews Miami South Beach
Registration brochure is now available. |
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