Anonymous
Post 10/02/2021 08:44     Subject: Cheating during MAP M
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why would a kid cheat on the MAP? If anything, a low score on a MAP is damning to the school, not the student. I don't know any kids under the illusion that MAP is like report card grades, SAT scores, etc. It's just not talked about the same way.

+100


They wouldn't. Notice this is all just unsubstantiated rumor. It's just more fake BS to get people upset and worked up.


BINGO!

Anonymous
Post 10/02/2021 08:44     Subject: Cheating during MAP M
Anonymous wrote:I asked my pretty reliable kid about this last night, since I was curious about the claims that it was impossible, or that there was teacher error involved.

According to my HS-aged kid, there are two ways to access the MAP test - either with a browser extension or via a website.

Some teachers advise the kids to go to the website, and others tell them to use the browser extension. Either way, no one checks. One of the two ways would allow other tabs to be open at the same time.


If you did it on your own computer, but the MCPS issued Chromebooks are managed. Kids don't have any of those options, nor can they install browser extensions.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2021 08:43     Subject: Cheating during MAP M
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why would a kid cheat on the MAP? If anything, a low score on a MAP is damning to the school, not the student. I don't know any kids under the illusion that MAP is like report card grades, SAT scores, etc. It's just not talked about the same way.

+100


They wouldn't. Notice this is all just unsubstantiated rumor. It's just more fake BS to get people upset and worked up.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2021 08:31     Subject: Cheating during MAP M
I asked my pretty reliable kid about this last night, since I was curious about the claims that it was impossible, or that there was teacher error involved.

According to my HS-aged kid, there are two ways to access the MAP test - either with a browser extension or via a website.

Some teachers advise the kids to go to the website, and others tell them to use the browser extension. Either way, no one checks. One of the two ways would allow other tabs to be open at the same time.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2021 07:23     Subject: Cheating during MAP M
This is a very suspect story. Based on everything I know it is impossible. The OP seems to be reporting on substantiated rumors at best or deliberately spreading outright lies. Regardless this has no merit.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2021 20:56     Subject: Cheating during MAP M
If a kid wants to cheat, fine. Its not going to help as they will get put in harder classes or someone will figure it out as their grades/work in the class doesn't match.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2021 19:37     Subject: Cheating during MAP M
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Chrome books are locked during Map M. There is no way to toggle between screens. Unless he was caught on his phone or he is a computer genius who knows how to bypass every level of security. If he is a computer genius, why would he need to cheat on MAP M which is an adaptive test and adapts to all abilities? . Tell your child to stop spreading rumors.


This.



The kid's name was Jim.. Jim Kirk..
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2021 16:58     Subject: Cheating during MAP M
Anonymous wrote:Why would a kid cheat on the MAP? If anything, a low score on a MAP is damning to the school, not the student. I don't know any kids under the illusion that MAP is like report card grades, SAT scores, etc. It's just not talked about the same way.

Once again, if you're in the running for a magnet program, or even for taking an advanced course, such as algebra in 6th, MAP scores count.

And if you "don't know any kids who talk about MAP scores" that only means one thing: your own are too behind to qualify for magnets. At my child's CES MAPs were discussed. Yes, MAPs. Yes, among 5th graders.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2021 16:53     Subject: Cheating during MAP M
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why would a kid cheat on the MAP? If anything, a low score on a MAP is damning to the school, not the student. I don't know any kids under the illusion that MAP is like report card grades, SAT scores, etc. It's just not talked about the same way.

+100


That was my first reaction too.

You gotta be pretty stupid to WANT to cheat on the MAP

You gotta be pretty stupid to NOT KNOW that MAP scores count for magnet admissions. Especially now that CogAt is eliminated.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2021 16:52     Subject: Cheating during MAP M
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

Perhaps some chromebooks were left unlocked, but the reality is that even if you search for answers, it won't help you much.

Plus, the scoring is dynamic. The more questions you get right, the harder the questions get. But... only within the allocated time. If you spend all your time looking up answers, you will answer fewer and even if all answers are 100% correct you still get a lower score. The is a dumb story that lacks credibility.


There is no time limit on MAP tests.


I think she means how long it takes you answer a specific question, not finish the entire test.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2021 16:50     Subject: Cheating during MAP M
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Lol. I was wondering about whether DS was cheating during exams/tests during online school last year. I asked several times and he said no (but he lies at times—particularly, when it comes to screen time. And yes, we have been working on it). So, it sounds like students can actually cheat? I did not see DS cheating or anything, but I was always wondering how he was able to get good grades without putting in much effort!


Students can cheat, but not the way OP described because of the software. However, cheating on MAP M is limited because the test adjusts so it gets harder and harder. A student could hypothetically cheat using their cellphone and last year, students got help from parents.


I thought cellphones are not allowed in classrooms, no?


You don’t have kids in secondary school in MCPS, huh?
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2021 16:49     Subject: Cheating during MAP M
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A student in my DC grade was caught googling answers during MAP M. Parents were called and the student was taken to see the principal. I hope the student is reprimanded so that others learn from this. But just wondering how many don’t get caught cheating? And if this kid has been cheating through out? Especially during virtual and precovid?


A student in my school had to go out on the playground where a piece of old moldy cheese has been there for 30 years and touch it. He now has cooties. I know because my son told me.


Anonymous
Post 10/01/2021 16:22     Subject: Cheating during MAP M
Anonymous wrote:A student in my DC grade was caught googling answers during MAP M. Parents were called and the student was taken to see the principal. I hope the student is reprimanded so that others learn from this. But just wondering how many don’t get caught cheating? And if this kid has been cheating through out? Especially during virtual and precovid?


A student in my school had to go out on the playground where a piece of old moldy cheese has been there for 30 years and touch it. He now has cooties. I know because my son told me.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2021 15:47     Subject: Cheating during MAP M
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why would a kid cheat on the MAP? If anything, a low score on a MAP is damning to the school, not the student. I don't know any kids under the illusion that MAP is like report card grades, SAT scores, etc. It's just not talked about the same way.

+100


That was my first reaction too.

You gotta be pretty stupid to WANT to cheat on the MAP
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2021 15:46     Subject: Cheating during MAP M
Anonymous wrote:Why would a kid cheat on the MAP? If anything, a low score on a MAP is damning to the school, not the student. I don't know any kids under the illusion that MAP is like report card grades, SAT scores, etc. It's just not talked about the same way.

+100