The Classical Liberal Arts Academy (CLAA) is committed to preserving the integrity of its classical academic program. Because students work independently at home or in private schools, CLAA uses a combination of technological safeguards, layered assessments, and live verification to ensure that all student work is honest and original.
1. Multiple Assessments Per Lesson
- Unlike modern schools that rely on a few high-stakes exams, CLAA courses contain multiple assessments for each lesson.
- Students complete quizzes, written assignments, and mastery checks throughout the course.
- This structure makes it extremely difficult to cheat consistently or rely on outside help without being detected.
2. Timed Quizzes and Tests
- All quizzes and exams are timed to limit the use of outside sources, including AI tools.
- Students who have not mastered the lesson content will struggle to complete assessments accurately within the time limits.
- Timed testing encourages genuine preparation and internalization of material.
3. AI Detection for Written Assignments
- All written submissions are scanned by an AI detection tool at the time of grading.
- If a submission is flagged, it is reviewed manually by the instructor or grading team.
- Points may be deducted for dishonesty, or the assignment may be returned for resubmission.
4. Copy and Paste Restrictions
- Copying and pasting content into Moodle quiz fields is disabled.
- This prevents students from inserting text generated by AI or other external sources.
- Students must provide their own written responses.
5. Honesty and Originality in Rubric Grading
- Written assignments are graded according to a fixed 100-point rubric.
- Criterion 10 specifically evaluates whether the work is “honestly written.”
- Any work found to contain AI-generated or plagiarized content will lose points or be disqualified.
6. Live Examinations for Certificates and Diplomas
- Students pursuing certificates or diplomas must pass live examinations with an instructor.
- These examinations verify that the student—not AI—has mastered the content.
- This is the final safeguard ensuring academic honesty before credentials are awarded.
7. Parental and Teacher Supervision
- In homeschool and private school settings, parents and teachers are expected to provide appropriate supervision during assessments.
- This includes monitoring test conditions and ensuring students are working independently.
- The partnership between CLAA and supervising adults plays an important role in maintaining academic integrity.
8. Continuous Monitoring Through Activity Patterns
- CLAA tracks task completion, instructional time, and activity history through Moodle reports.
- Unusual activity patterns—such as rapid completion of difficult assessments or inconsistent performance—may prompt review.
- Regular engagement with lessons and assessments builds a clear, verifiable record of student work.
Summary
- Academic honesty is maintained through multiple assessments, timed testing, and technical restrictions.
- Written assignments are scanned by AI detection tools and graded for originality.
- Live examinations verify that students have personally mastered the material.
- Parental and teacher supervision adds an additional layer of accountability.
- CLAA’s monitoring system ensures that all student work reflects real learning and authentic effort.