Maryland Exam Information

[Mac87]

It may get deleted but one comment on an NCEES facebook post claims he was one of 38 at a test site to get booted for a fitbit. Obviously can't verify but it seems like this was a huge issue this test cycle.

 

[Ken PE 3.1]

24 minutes ago, snickerd3 said: Mac- how far along into to the test did they see your fitbit thing?  

Only an hour.

Does that make it better than the folks who made it 7?

Talk about an epic disaster on all fronts.

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[snickerd3]

Does that make it better than the folks who made it 7?

Talk about an epic disaster on all fronts.

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no it doesn't make it better, I was just curious how long it took proctors to make the decision.   I'd personally be more pissed about them waiting until the test was almost over because there could have been people finished early and got out before they went around looking

 

[Mac87]

Does that make it better than the folks who made it 7?

Talk about an epic disaster on all fronts.

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In a way. On the other hand, the folks who made it seven have now essentially seen the entire exam and I have not. I think it's pretty equally crappy for all of us.

 

[TWJ PE]

Just read the Facebook posts on their account.... dang... getting deep quick. It's definitely a major cluster!

 

[snickerd3]

damn i can't see facebook at work

 

[matt267 PE]

And butthurt.

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We love butthurt around here.

 

[snickerd3]

is maryland a ncees proctor or 3rd party proctor state?

 

[trees]

I think Maryland is NCEES proctor state.

 

[Andrew2288]

is maryland a ncees proctor or 3rd party proctor state?

3rd party - PCS. 

I also just found that that Maryland Department of Licensing - back in Nov. 2013 - requested that NCEES grade the exams of people who were dismissed due to pencil notes in reference materials because of lack of proper notification. 

This really, really could get interesting.... 

 

[matt267 PE]

What a damn mess.

 

[Ken PE 3.1]

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[envirotex]

They certainly were old. haha. There was one that I distinctly remember thinking - what if he had a heart attack during the exam!!?? - would all of our results been invalidated. 

No.  They just bring in EMS while you continue to take the exam...

If the candidate agreement that you signed immediately prior to the exam specifically stated that fitness trackers are not allowed, then I think that there isn't much recourse.  Bummer.

 

[TWJ PE]

3rd party - PCS. 

I also just found that that Maryland Department of Licensing - back in Nov. 2013 - requested that NCEES grade the exams of people who were dismissed due to pencil notes in reference materials because of lack of proper notification. 

This really, really could get interesting.... 

Fight the good fight, sir. I'd get on the horn ASAP to the Maryland Board. Good luck.

 

[knight1fox3]

It doesn't sound like much can be done about this past exam administration (albeit some slaps on the proverbial wrist).  But I don't think any bans for future testing cycles should be imposed on those that were dismissed specifically for Fitbit (or equiv.) infringements.  Primarily based on the fact that there were extreme enforcement inconsistency issues across the April testing cycle.  As unfortunate as it was for those that were in fact dismissed, hopefully this will be a learning exercise for both sides.  And more importantly, just leave all electronic devices (whether or not they are covered by the agreement) behind before entering the examination room except for these (or similar):

 

[RBHeadge PE]

  And more importantly, just leave all electronic devices (whether or not they are covered by the agreement) behind before entering the examination room except for these (or similar):

Did you mean to show a radio controlled watch?

 

[knight1fox3]

Not sure what you mean.

 

[Andrew2288]

It may get deleted but one comment on an NCEES facebook post claims he was one of 38 at a test site to get booted for a fitbit. Obviously can't verify but it seems like this was a huge issue this test cycle.

Looks like he was from Maryland as well...

 

[Audi Driver P.E.]

It doesn't sound like much can be done about this past exam administration (albeit some slaps on the proverbial wrist).  But I don't think any bans for future testing cycles should be imposed on those that were dismissed specifically for Fitbit (or equiv.) infringements.  Primarily based on the fact that there were extreme enforcement inconsistency issues across the April testing cycle.  As unfortunate as it was for those that were in fact dismissed, hopefully this will be a learning exercise for both sides.  And more importantly, just leave all electronic devices (whether or not they are covered by the agreement) behind before entering the examination room except for these (or similar):

Perhaps along with sweatshirts with no hood, this site should proffer some watches with no electronics.  Maybe even the approved calculators. :B

 

[jnuengr]

I've come to terms with it... I'm partly to blame as well. 

Take two months off - focus on October - everything will be all right. 

Way to stay positive, Andrew. I was in your EET class, and so so sorry to hear this. Nazrul will help you get back up to speed before the October exam. You've got this!