The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Within the past week, there have been several incidents of students posting photos of STAR tests on Instagram. As a result, many students are angered at the prospect of a voided API score and the jeopardization of MVHS’s reputation caused by photos of STAR tests posted on Instagram. Source: Stock.xchng.

STAR testing breach reveals students’ misuse of social media

Eva Spitzen April 11, 2013
Photos posted on Instagram of the STAR test indicate a serious flaw in students’ understanding of what is acceptable to post on the Internet.
The 2012-2013 STAR Test Security Affidavit provides guidelines for how the examination should be administered. This week, a few MVHS students posted photographs of testing materials online, violating protocol. Source: Startest.org

Testing breach instigates concern for consequences school may face

Amrutha Dorai April 11, 2013
STAR testing documents posted online could affect exam score release date, eligibility for school awards.
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