Caveon Webinar Series - Test Cheaters Say the Darnedest Things! - 072016

Test Cheaters Say the Darnedest Things!

Test Center Stories from Around the World

July 20, 2016

Caveon Webinar Series

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Today’s Presenters

Jarret Dyer, College of DuPage

Specialized Testing ServicesJohn Fremer, Caveon

President, Caveon Consulting Services

Introduction

Prevent

Detect

Respond

ImproveThe

Security Process

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The Applegate Experience

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The “Cheating” Collection

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Part One

The World Wide WebHenna

The Spy Pen

Opening Case – the WWW

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Henna

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Spy Pen

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Step 1 in Test Security Process: PREVENTIONThe WWW, Henna, Spy Pen

• PREVENTION– Policies and procedures are established– Secure item development – Clear expectations and signed test taker

agreements– Administrator/proctor training– Security Audit

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Poll #1

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Part Two

The TwinsAccommodated Test

TakerCovert

CommunicationStolen Test

The Twins

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Accommodated Tester

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Covert Communication

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Stolen Test

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Step 2 in Test Security Process:DETECTIONThe Twins, Accommodated, Covert Communication, Stolen Test• DETECTION AT ADMINISTRATION– Effective, prescriptive proctoring– Back up proctor on site– Tip line

• DETECTION AFTER ADMINISTRATION– Web monitoring– Data Forensics– Investigations

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Poll #2

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Part Three

Don’t Tell the Teacher

A Plethora of Cell Phones

Don’t Tell the Teacher

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The Calculator – Cell Phone #1

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Parental Assistance - Cell Phone #2

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Second Phone – Cell Phone #3

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Talking To a Teacher – Cell Phone # 4

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Step 3 in Test Security Process: RESPONSE

• RESPONSE– Collaborate on setting rules and adhering

to them– Remain consistent– Do not give exceptions – Take action when misbehavior is

confirmed

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Poll #3

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Part Four

Copy and PasteMultiple ID’s

Copy and Paste

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Multiple ID’s

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Step 4 in Test Security Process: IMPROVECopy and Paste, Multiple ID’s

• IMPROVEo Strategies to keep this from

happening again– Fully locked down computers– Photo that goes with score report– Consistency in procedures– Strong rules about handling of test taker

results– Common and well vetted procedures– Central reviews

The Wig

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One offs• How “hot topics” affect proctors• Test takers will look for opportunities• How to respond

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Caveon Consulting Services

• A security audit can help you in these situations from prevention through improvement.

• An audit:– Evaluates processes and procedures from test

development through administration– Identifies strong areas, and areas for

improvement– Offers advice/methods to bulk up security– Provides a Security Incidence Response Plan

(SIRP)

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Caveon Seal of Excellence

• A recognition program for organizations that exemplify the best practices in test security.

For more information, email info@caveon.com

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Q&A

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Thank You! Follow Caveon on twitter @caveonCheck out our blog www.caveon.com/blogLinkedIn Group “Caveon Test Security”

Jarret Dyerdyerja@cod.edu

John FremerJohn.Fremer@caveon.com

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