Testing and Assessment

Testing irregularities prompt Darlington students to retake test

24 May 2012

(DARLINGTON) – All fourteen students from the Darlington High School classroom at the heart of testing allegations retook and passed the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) test. The HSAP is the high school exit exam for South Carolina students and students must pass the test in order to graduate.  

Students accused of cheating pass state test again

24 May 2012

The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating allegations of cheating on the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) test.

Too much testing? Some New York parents take action

24 May 2012

Another round of FCAT results come out today. The Florida Department of Education's own projections are less than optimistic for a strong showing, after the department made the test harder and increased the passing score. Many Florida parents are agitating harder than ever against what they're coming to perceive as an overemphasis on testing. They're not alone. The NY Times reports that New York ...