Current: This document describes AI proctoring features for mock exams.

AI Proctoring

Aspiron uses AI-based soft proctoring during mock exams to monitor attention and integrity.

What Is Soft Proctoring

Definition

Soft proctoring is non-invasive monitoring that:

  • Tracks engagement patterns
  • Flags unusual behavior
  • Provides integrity indicators
  • Does NOT punish students

What It Is NOT

  • Invasive camera monitoring
  • Facial recognition
  • Penalty-based system
  • High-stakes enforcement

Proctoring Features

Tab Switching Monitoring

  • Tracks when you leave the exam tab
  • Counts tab switches
  • Flags excessive switching
  • Logs for review

Answer Speed Detection

  • Monitors time per question
  • Flags unusually fast answers
  • Flags unusually slow responses
  • Patterns indicate engagement

Focus Detection

  • Tracks active window duration
  • Monitors attention patterns
  • Detects extended pauses
  • Calculates focus score

Suspicious Behavior

Flags:

  • Multiple tab switches
  • Very fast answering
  • Long pauses
  • Irregular patterns

Focus Score

What Is Focus Score

A metric (0-100) indicating:

  • Attention during exam
  • Engagement level
  • Exam seriousness
  • Time on task

Focus Score Breakdown

  • High Focus (80-100) - Fully engaged
  • Good Focus (60-79) - Mostly engaged
  • Partial Focus (40-59) - Some distraction
  • Low Focus (<40) - Highly distracted

Focus Score Usage

Students see their focus score:

  • After exam completion
  • In post-exam analysis
  • For self-improvement
  • Not used for penalties

Integrity Indicators

What Are Indicators

Flags that appear if:

  • Tab switching too frequent
  • Answer speeds unusual
  • Focus consistently low
  • Patterns suggest distraction

Indicator Types

  • Informational - For awareness
  • Suggestions - For improvement
  • Patterns - Identified trends
  • No Penalties - Educational only

Trust-First Approach

In MVP:

  • No exam cancellation
  • No score reduction
  • No reporting to others
  • Only for self-awareness

Privacy in Proctoring

What Is Monitored

  • Tab switching
  • Answer timing
  • Active window
  • Mouse/keyboard activity

What Is NOT Monitored

  • Camera or microphone
  • Screen recording
  • Personal data collection
  • External device access

Data Usage

Proctoring data used for:

  • Focus score calculation
  • Integrity indicator generation
  • Personal improvement insights
  • NOT shared or sold

Post-Proctoring Report

Student Report

After each proctored exam:

  • Focus score
  • Tab switch count
  • Answer time patterns
  • Integrity indicators
  • Improvement suggestions

What Students Can Do

  • Review their behavior
  • Understand attention patterns
  • Improve focus for next exam
  • No negative consequences

Next Steps