Standardized test scores in three D.C. Public Schools classrooms will be thrown out because an investigation “found evidence or a strong suspicion of a test security violation.”
Meanwhile, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education is investigating 14 reported “irregularities” — including “possible assistance to student” on a math exam — reported during this year’s round of D.C. Comprehensive Assessment System exams.
The review of 2010 test results “confirm[s] our belief in and support for the overwhelming number of students, teachers, and staff that work hard and play by the rules,” State Superintendent Hosanna Mahaley said Wednesday.
The other 15 classrooms from 2010 that the Office of the State Superintendent of Education was investigating have been cleared, Mahaley said.
Officials said they are investigating more irregularities reported during last month’s testing season. Of 31 reported issues, a “comprehensive investigation” has been ordered for 14.
They are as follows:
4/5/11: “Three teachers, 3 classrooms provided aid to students”
4/5/11: [Reading] “Behavioral issues with several students”
4/5/11: “Late testing start left some students without test booklets and in confusion”
4/5/11: [Reading/Math] “Test administrators and proctors used cell phones for emergencies”
4/6/11: [Reading] “Proctor used laptop to send an email during testing.”
4/6/11: [Readng] “Reported use of unauthorized material”
4/6/11: [Math] A student copied answer from the student next to him”
4/6/11: [Math] “Security procedures not followed by test administrator”
4/6/11: [Math] “Inappropriate level of support given to students”
4/6/11: [Math] “Inappropriate review of test material”
4/6/11: [Math] “Possible assistance to student”
4/8/11: [Reading] “Principal observed teacher speaking to student during testing”
4/8/11: [Reading] “One student completed their test in 20 minutes due to recalling the story and answers from another class”
4/8/11: [Math/Reading]: “Proctor gestured and spoke to student during testing”
4/11/11: [Reading] “Test examiner read test aloud to student”
