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The 4-step test security process
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The Only Tried & True Test Security Process

Introduction

There is comfort and security that come from following a reliable road map to a...

David Foster, Ph.D.
December 13, 2021 at 7:15 AM
TILSA Test Security Guidebook: Next Steps
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Professor Gregory Cizek's Observations on the TILSA Test Security Guidebook: Next Steps

Professor Gregory Cizek's Observations on Preventing and Detecting Cheating on High-Stakes Tests

We...

Gregory J. Cizek, Ph.D.
December 7, 2021 at 6:00 AM
A round of applause for the multiple-choice item
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Goodbye, Multiple Choice

Table of Contents

David Foster, Ph.D.
November 30, 2021 at 2:38 PM
State testing after the pandemic
K-12 Education

Conducting State Assessments During the Pandemic: Continuing Challenges and Ongoing Changes in Maintaining & Improving Test Security

Challenges for State Assessment Programs

With COVID-19 suddenly impacting K-12 educational systems...

John Olson, Ph.D.
November 23, 2021 at 6:15 AM
Credentials matter—tips on security for online oral exams
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Tips for Securing Your Online Oral Exams

Why Does Test Security Matter for Oral Exams?

Benjamin Hunter
November 16, 2021 at 2:39 PM
Assessment Peer Review Guidelines by the U.S. Department of Education
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What Are the U.S. Department of Education's Peer Review Guidelines?

Caveon
October 13, 2021 at 2:32 PM
How to keep your exam secure
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The Protection Process: 1) Prevent, 2) Deter, 3) Detect + React

Introduction

In a previous article, we covered Step 1 of the Test Security Process by showing you ...

Caveon
September 28, 2021 at 6:00 AM
Example test security incident report form
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What Is a Testing Irregularity (and How to Respond)

Introduction

Implementing a high-stakes test administration procedure for state tests can be...

Walt Drane, Ed.S.
September 14, 2021 at 7:45 AM
Guest interview with Ryan Kuykendall
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The Benefits of Managing Test Irregularities with Tech (Guest Interview)

Introduction

Recording and reporting testing irregularities is a daunting task—even for experienced...

Walt Drane, Ed.S.
August 31, 2021 at 6:45 AM
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