Assessment

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Assessment

• Teacher Induction Program

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Why test?

• A test is an assessment intended to measure
  knowledge, skills, or aptitudes.
• Under the No Child Left Behind Act, each state
  retains the responsibility to decide what their
  students should learn in each grade.
• States are to develop rigorous academic
  standards, and those standards should drive the
  curriculum, which, in turn, must drive
  instruction.
• Annual statewide assessments will be aligned with
  the curriculum to provide an external,
  independent measure of what is going on in the
  classroom, as well as an early indicator showing
  when a student needs extra help.

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Test Security
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The Scope of the Law

• T.C.A. 49-1-607 states
• Any person found not to have
• followed security guidelines
• placed on immediate suspension
• grounds for dismissal
• includes dismissal of tenured employees
• grounds for revocation of state license

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What are the security guidelines?

• Secure assessment materials may not be reproduced
  or distributed in any way, for any reason, by any
  person.
• Secure assessment materials may not be
  paraphrased for use directly in instructional
  activities, study guides, or classroom resources.

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What are the security guidelines?

• Secure assessment materials include pilot and
  field test materials.
• Secure assessment materials should not be read,
  reviewed, or analyzed before, during, or after
  test administration unless indicated in test
  instructions or special accommodations.
• Discussion of test content or specific test items
  with students, parents, or professional
• colleagues is prohibited to protect the
• validity of the test.

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What are the security guidelines?
Public School Systems, State Special Schools, and
Non-Public Schools MUST

• Adopt a locally monitored test security policy.
• This policy should include a Testing Code of
  Ethics for personnel to sign and leave at
  district office for documentation.
• This policy must incorporate, at a minimum, the
  following State Test Security Guidelines.

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What are the security guidelines?
Public School Systems, State Special Schools, and
Non-Public Schools MUST

• Train all personnel involved in the testing
  process and retain training documentation for
  system records.
• Keep all test materials secure by implementing
  check-in, check-out and quantity verification
  procedures for all test materials at the system
  level, at the school level, and for each test
  session.
• Restrict handling of test materials to authorized
  personnel at all times.

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What are the security guidelines?
Public School Systems, State Special Schools, and
Non-Public Schools MUST

• Secure all test materials before and after the
  test administration.
• Store test materials in a locked room that is
  inaccessible to unauthorized persons.
• Complete all paper and online inventory
  verifications.
• Ensure a secure environment for testing.

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Secure Testing Environment
Any information regarding the content being
measured on the test must be concealed during the
test administration. Including but not limited to
the following

• Parts of Speech
• Graphic Organizers
• Number Lines
• Definitions
• Word Walls
• Displays
• Models

• Maps
• Charts
• Posters
• Student Work
• Bulletin Board Items
• Writing Formulas
• Word Lists

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Appropriate Calculator Use

• Ensure proper calculator use as outlined in the
  Test Administration Manual.
• Calculators must be cleared before and after each
  test administration.
• Sharing calculators during testing is not
  permitted.
• Students may not use the following types of
  calculators
• Pocket organizers
• Cell phones, PSPs and IPODS
• Electronic writing pads or input
• devices

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State Test Security Guidelines
Public School Systems, State Special Schools, and
Non-Public Schools MUST

• Maintain confidentiality of student specific
  accountability demographic information and test
  results at all times.
• Investigate, document, and report any test
  security concerns.

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Assessment Schedule
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Administration Test Dates

• Gateway
• Tuesday, May 6th Algebra I
• Wednesday, May 7th Language Arts
• Thursday, May 8th Biology
• Friday, May 9th Make-ups
• End of Course Assessments
• Tuesday, May 6th Math Foundations
• Wednesday, May 7th Physical Science
• Thursday, May 8th English 9 U.S. History

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Gateway/End of Course

• Gateway Assessments are not timed.
• End of Course Assessments are timed for 75
  minutes.
• The Test Administration Manual (TAM) informs
  testing coordinators and instructors of Special
  and Allowable Accommodations.

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Administration Test Dates

• TCAP Testing Grades 3-8 are timed tests
• http//www.state.tn.us/education/assessment/tsachh
  ome.shtml
• 4 Tests Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science
  Social Studies and Science
• Testing Window April 14-17, 2008 (Make-Up
  Date April 18)
• Writing Assessment Grades 5, 8, 11
• February 6, 2008 (February 7 Make-Up Date)

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Faculty Student EffectClaiming Students

• Mandated by State Law TCA 49-1-608 teachers are
  required to claim the students they instructed
  for that administration
• Faculty-Student window will be available
  following test adminstration.

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Answer Document Coding
Please carefully follow the coding instructions
for the student demographic information located
in the Test Administration Manual.
Student Demographic Information
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State Use Only Box

• Code Homebound Students B1
• Code students who have exited from Special
  Education Services and no longer have an IEP
• First year after exiting A4
• Second year after exiting B4

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High School ONLY Coding

• Career Technical students - bubble C1 in State
  Use Only Box. This is only for a student who has
  earned one (1) or more course credits in any
  Career Technical (CTE) program area.

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High School Quick Score Reports are delivered
within 24-48 hours from the time of scanning.
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Medical Exemption Request Form for Any Test

• The medical exemption form must be completed and
  returned with the doctors medical documentation.

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Group Information Sheet for ALL Test

• GIS forms should be completed by each teacher per
  class period.
• Accurate information is needed for teacher name
  and social security number.

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Writing Assessment
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Participation

• Who participates in the Writing Assessment?
• All students in grades 5, 8 and 11
• Home School students in grade 5
• The following students do not participate
• Portfolio tested students
• ELL students in first year of
• attendance in an American
• school

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Time Limit

• 35 minutes
• Students in all three grade levels will have a
  time limit of 35 minutes.

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Absentee Status Box

• Darken absent circle only if student is absent on
  both days.
• Students who refuse to test should not be coded
  as absent.

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2008 Writing Assessment Scoring Committee

• A rapid return of test materials is essential to
  ensure that anchor papers are reviewed by
  Tennessee educators.
• Two teachers from each district may be nominated
  to participate in the 2008 Writing Assessment
  Scoring Committee.

Writing Assessment
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Report of Irregularity (RI) ALL Test

• The RI Form is used to report serious
  irregularities during the testing session. The
  form should only be used to report the
  irregularities listed below
• Student cheated.
• Student received inappropriate assistance.
• Student left during testing session.
• Time limits were not observed.
• Student used defective/contaminated materials.
• Student took the wrong test.
• Student received improper modifications/accommodat
  ions.
• Student refused to take the test.
• Medical Exemption Requests reported here.
• Breach of Testing Security reported here.

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Student Demographic Data Verification (SDDV) ALL
Test

• School test coordinators complete an online
  verification that demographic information coded
  on answer documents matches information provided
  in Star Student EIS.

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ACT/Explore/Plan
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Newly Mandated Testing

• New legislation requiring testing at 8th, 10th,
  and 11th grades
• Beginning in 2007-2008 school year Explore and
  Plan were administered.
• In 2008-2009 the ACT will be administered to all
  11th graders.

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Rationale

• Results are to be used by systems for diagnostic
  and intervention purposes.
• There are no accountability issues impacting
  school/system statistics attached to this testing.

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2007 ACT Explore Plan Results

• Only 38 of 10th grade students would have a
  projected composite score of a 21 on the ACT
  based on their 2007 ACT Plan score.

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GRADES 38 Criterion-Referenced Test (TCAP)

• Criterion-referenced test scores are used to
  measure how well a student has learned
  Tennessees state curriculum rather than how the
  student compares with a national group.
• Criterion-referenced scores are also used to
  identify student areas of strength or need.

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Accommodations for

• Everyone
• Special Education Only
• ELL Population Only

All Accommodations are posted on the main county
website and on the Testing link.
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Allowable and Special Accommodations

• All students may use Allowable Accommodations as
  needed.
• Special Accommodations may be used if the student
  meets required conditions.
• Conditions are documented in the IEP or 504
  Service Plan and verified according to the
  students specific impairment or through
  individualized assessment showing the severity of
  the disability.
• If the required condition is not met, the student
  may not use the Special Accommodation.
• ELL Accommodations may be used by students who
  score as Limited English Proficient (LEP) on the
  ELDA.

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Special Accommodations

• Special education personnel are responsible for
  ensuring proper use of Special Accommodations by
  special education students.
• Special education personnel are not responsible
  for overseeing Allowable Accommodations for
  students without IEPs.
• School level 504 Coordinators are responsible for
  ensuring proper use of accommodations by students
  receiving services under Section 504.
• ESL personnel are responsible for ensuring proper
  use of ELL Accommodations by ELL students.

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Standardized Test

• Any departure from standardized test procedures
  can potentially invalidate the test results. The
  test validity is seriously threatened by
  modifications that change the nature of the task
  being tested.
• Use of Allowable Accommodations should be based
  on individual student need.
• As with any accommodation, Allowable
  Accommodations must be used consistently by the
  student throughout curricular instruction during
  the school year.

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Standardized Test

• Many of the Allowable Accommodations require
  planning by school personnel prior to test
  administration.
• The teacher must discuss the accommodations with
  the student prior to testing.

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TCAP Calculator /Mathematics Tables

• Calculators may be used on TCAP Achievement based
  on the instructions in the Test Administrator
  Manual IF students have been using them
  throughout the school year. Prohibited
  calculators are also listed in the manual.

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Gateway EOC Calculator Usage

• Students may use a calculator on the Gateway
  Mathematics, End of Course Math Foundations II,
  and Physical Science test per system policy.
• The student is responsible for bringing an
  acceptable calculator to the testing session.
• Sharing calculators during testing is not
  permitted.
• The Test Administrator is responsible for
  ensuring students do not use calculator memory to
  store test information.
• Applications must be disabled or removed from the
  calculator before the test administration.

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Accommodations ALL Students

• The following types of calculators/devices may
  NOT be used during the test
• Pocket organizers
• Electronic writing pads or input devices
• Calculators that can communicate (transfer data
  or information) wirelessly with other
  calculators/devices
• Calculators with symbolic algebra capabilities
  (e.g., multiply or factor polynomials)

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Flexible Setting (permitted on all tests)

• Students may take tests in an individual or small
  group setting, seated in a designated area of the
  room, in a study carrel or in another classroom
  setting (e.g., library).
• Homebound students may take the test at home or
  another approved location with appropriate
  documentation.
• Note Recommended size for small group setting is
  two to five (25) students. Small group setting
  should NOT exceed ten (10) students.

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Flexible Setting (permitted on all tests)

• Individual Small
• Group Designated Part of Room
• Study Carrel
• Another Classroom
• Homebound/Out of School

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Flexible Scheduling

• Each test/subtest given must be completed within
  the school day.
• As an Allowable Accommodation, Flexible
  Scheduling does not apply to an entire general
  education classroom, but may be appropriate for a
  few students within that class.
• Prior arrangements must be made with the Building
  Level Testing Coordinator.

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Scribe/Recording Answers

• Students who cannot mark their own answer
  documents may use an impartial Scribe.
• A Scribe may be used to record responses or to
  transcribe the students answers from a modified
  answer document or test booklet.
• Students who cannot utilize the answer document
  may record directly in the test booklet or on a
  separate piece of paper.
• This accommodation may require special return
  packing procedures.

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Scribe/Recording Answers

• This accommodation is considered a Special
  Accommodation for the Writing Assessment, and not
  allowed by all students. Students must meet the
  required conditions for Special Accommodation
  prior to its use.
• When there is a short-term situation (e.g.,
  broken dominant arm) where a student without an
  IEP or 504 Service Plan will require the use of a
  Scribe for the Writing Assessment, directions for
  Special Accommodation must be followed for the
  administration of the test. In this case, the
  System Testing Coordinator should submit a Unique
  Adaptive Accommodations Request Form for review
  and approval.

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Marking In Test Booklet

• With the exception of the Achievement Tests in
  grade 3, students in grades 4-8 may mark in test
  booklets.
• Stray marks in grades 3 test booklets could
  result in inaccurate scoring.
• This includes highlighting or underlining words
  or phrases.
• Careful attention must be given to ensure that
  students record all responses on their answer
  documents.

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Student Reads Aloud to Self

• The student may read aloud the test being
  administered to himself/herself if in an
  individual setting.
• Allowable on all tests

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FAQ

• Can students use number lines?
• Can we use graph paper for the math scratch
  paper?
• If a student transfers into the school and is
  enrolled today, is that student required to take
  the test on Monday?

NO
NO
YES
MEMBERSHIP Number 4 does not count for AYP
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FAQ

• Does a student who took a TCAP achievement test
  in another state this year have to take this
  test?
• If a student is on special ed consultation, are
  they coded as special ed?
• If a student is no longer eligible for special ed
  services, is that student coded as regular ed?

YES
YES
YES
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FAQ

• How much time is extended time for a 504 or
  special ed student?
• What is a test booklet is found to be damaged
  before testing?
• Do word walls need to be covered?

Specific time must be specified in 504 or IEP
Plans
Inactive test materials
YES
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FAQ

• Do I use my answer sheets for HomeSchool
  students?
• Are speech students considered special ed?

NO
NO, articulation but yes for language impaired

• Other items of interest
• There are NO students taking TCAP Alt.
• Only Grade 5 and 7 HomeSchoolers take the test.

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Testing Coordinators

• School Level Building Principals
• District Level
• General Ed Connie Campbell
• Special Ed Debbie Berry
• ELL Laura Darby

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Understanding Results
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Understanding Results TCAP

• RCPI or Reporting Category Performance Index
  indicates the number of items answered correctly
  if there had been 100 items had been on the test.

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Understanding Results Gateway EOC

• An RCPI of 79 means the student would have
  answered 79 items correctly if there had been 100
  items on the test in that category.

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Reporting Category Performance and Standards

• Mathematics Reporting Categories
• Number Sense/Theory
• Computation
• Algebraic Thinking
• Real World Problem Solving
• Data Analysis and Probability
• Measurement
• Geometry

• Real World Problem Solving
• Grade 6
• State Performance Indicator (SPI)
• 6.1.2 Solve one-step real-world problems
  involving whole numbers and decimals.
• 6.2.5 Extend rate charts to solve real-world
  problems.
• 6.4.2 Solve real-world problems involving elapsed
  time.
• 6.4.6 Use scales to read maps.
• 6.4.7 Solve real-world problems involving
  perimeter and area of rectangles.
• 6.5.2 Interpret bar and line graphs to answer
  questions and solve real-world problems.

State Performance Indicators (SPIs) are
categorized under each Reporting Category.
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Jefferson County Schools

• For the first time since the state has been
  producing a report card, all schools in Jefferson
  County made AYP goals and are in good standing.

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No Child Left Behind Status
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Student Body Demographics
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Per Pupil Expenditures per ADA
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Proficient Advanced Students

• Reading/Language Arts/Writing

• District 3-8 92

• State 3-8 90

GAIN
Jefferson County Grade 3-8 students outperformed
the state.
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Proficient Advanced Students

• Reading/Language Arts/Writing

• District 9-12 92

• State 9-12 91

GAIN
Jefferson County Grade 9-12 students outperformed
the state.
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Proficient Advanced Students

• Math

• District 3-8 91

• State 3-8 90

GAIN
Jefferson County Grade 3-8 students outperformed
the state.
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Proficient Advanced Students

• Math

• District 9-12 89

• State 9-12 84

GAIN
Jefferson County Grade 9-12 students outperformed
the state.
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Grade 3-8 Achievement
NCE Scores increased in every subject! Jefferson
County schools increased a letter grade in
science and social studies.
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Districts Achievement
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Grade 3-8 Value-Added
Value-added measures the influence the school
has on students performance. The district has
made a value-added gain in every subject!
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Value-Added Greatest Gains, Grades 4-8 (3 yr. Avg)

• Math 5th 8th Grade 4 points
• Reading/Language Arts 5th 6th Grade 4.5
  points
• Social Studies 4th Grade 7.5 points
• Science 4th Grade 3.6 points
• NOTE No value-added scores are available for
  3rd grade or below.

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2007 ACT Scores
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Grade 9-12 Value-Added
Jefferson County High School ranked ABOVE the
predicted score in every subject!
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Jefferson County Teachers

• 99.8 of core courses are taught by highly
  qualified teachers.

State Average 97.4
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2007-2008 Initiatives

• School-Wide Writing Each month a writing prompt
  will be posted on the district website and each
  school will participate in a practice writing
  assessment. Training in holistic scoring and
  prompt development will be provided.

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2007-2008 Initiatives

• Reading in the Content Area will provide
  professional development strategies aimed at
  improving reading in the content areas.

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Local Initiatives

• A Title II Part D project designed to develop an
  interactive BluePrint for Learning funded through
  Title II Part D coordinated by Jan Coley.

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Local Initiatives

• Grade 6-8 Math Teams Math teachers in grades 6-8
  will be provided professional development to
  create a pacing guide, teaching resources, and
  progress monitoring assessment tools which will
  be shared online.

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Local Initiatives

• Grade 6 Science Team Science teachers in grade 6
  will be provided professional development to
  create teaching resources, hands-on lab
  activities, and progress monitoring assessment
  tools which will be shared online.

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Whats next?

• BluePrint 2.0
• Raising the Bar
• Increasing Advanced/Proficient Cut Scores
• Increase in Proficiency Percentage
• Norm Referenced Standards
• Entrance/Exit Exams
• National Curriculum aligned to NAEP ACT
• Secondary Testing Changes
• Graduation Rate Impacts

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TODAY AT SCHOOL I TRIED TO DECIDE WHETHER TO
CHEAT ON A TEST OR NOT.
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I WONDERED IF IT IS BETTER TO DO THE RIGHT THING
AND FAILOR IS IT BETTER TO DO THE WRONG THING
AND SUCCEED?
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ON THE ONE HAND, UNDERSERVED SUCCESS GIVES NO
SATISFACTIONBUT ON THE OTHER HAND WELL-DESERVED
FAILURE GIVES NO SATISFACTION EITHER.
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OF COURSE, MOST EVERYBODY CHEATS SOME TIME OR
OTHER. PEOPLE ALWAYS BEND THE RULES IF THEY
THINK THEY CAN GET AWAY WITH IT. THEN AGAIN,
THAT DOESNT JUSTIFY MY CHEATING.
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THEN I THOUGHT, LOOK, CHEATING ON ONE LITTLE TEST
ISNT SUCH A BIG DEAL. IT DOESNT HURT ANYONE.
BUT THEN I WONDERED IF I WAS JUST RATIONALIZING
MY UNWILLINGNESS TO ACCEPT THE CONSEQUENCES OF
NOT STUDYING.
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STILL IN THE REAL WORLD, PEOPLE CARE ABOUT
SUCCESS NOT PRINCIPLES. THEN AGAIN, MAYBE
THATS WHY THE WORLD IS IN SUCH A MESS. WHAT A
DILEMMA!
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SO, WHAT DID YOU DECIDE?
NOTHING, I RAN OUT OF TIME.
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WELL ANYMORE, SIMPLY ACKNOWLEDGING THE ISSUE IS A
MORAL VICTORY.
WELL, IT JUST SEEMED WRONG TO CHEAT ON AN ETHICS
TEST.
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Questions?