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Testing Security

Ensuring test security is crucial for the effective management of state assessments for several reasons:

  • Accuracy and Relevance: It guarantees that student results are precise and meaningful.
  • Confidentiality: It protects the confidentiality of test materials.
  • Resource Protection: It preserves the investment of resources, time, and effort involved in creating assessments at the school, district, and state levels.
  • Avoiding Issues: It helps prevent investigations, invalidations, or disciplinary actions.
  • Accountability: It provides reliable metrics for accountability purposes.

 

It is essential for Jasper County School District and schools to uphold test and data security before, during, and after test administrations. Everyone involved in the testing process must ensure the protection of test materials. Jasper County School District and schools must adhere to statutory requirements regarding test security and any related incidents as outlined.