Louisiana follows experts’ tips to prevent, detect standardized test cheating
Shortcomings are in the number of computers in schools and charters that investigate themselves.
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Plagiarism on standardized tests three times higher in New Orleans schools than rest of Louisiana
New Orleans schools continue to have a higher rate of plagiarism on standardized tests than the rest of the state. Two factors could be at play: There could be a greater pressure to succeed, and there are more low-scorers in big cities.
How The Lens reported our latest story on standardized testing in New Orleans
Even using method preferred by the state, New Orleans is an outlier.
Audio: Louisiana teachers to be judged more based on students’ performance on tests
A researcher says Louisiana's system for measuring teacher effectiveness is one of the best in the country.
Audio: Teachers prep for standardized tests to ensure they follow rules
An inside look at how teachers at Success Prep got ready.
State flags standardized test problems at 17 New Orleans schools in 2012-13
Most of the problems were small-scale plagiarism, according to a report.
New Orleans schools have comparatively high rate of testing irregularities on standardized tests
Looked at from several different angles, New Orleans public schools have a comparatively high percentage of possible cheating on standardized tests, The Lens has found after reviewing the most recent state data available. Testing experts offered a broadly accepted rationale: cheating tends to increase when standardized tests are used for rewards and punishments of schools, teachers or students. For a variety of reasons, New Orleans schools have more riding on the outcome of test scores than public schools elsewhere in the state.
How The Lens reported on standardized testing problems
Live chat Thursday: Discuss our standardized test cheating story
Join Lens reporter Jessica Williams at 12:30 p.m. Thursday to discuss her reporting.
State documents detail standardized test cheating, irregularities at New Orleans schools
In three recent testing years, 33 public schools have been flagged for problems and possible cheating on standardized tests — 12 more than once. A testing expert says these irregularities indicate cheating by teachers and administrators, who have a lot riding on their students' performance.
