A teacher cannot use the mandated Pear Assessment platform because students have found undetectable cheating methods on their laptops, forcing a return to paper testing.

The mandated assessment software (Pear Assessment) has security settings that are insufficient to prevent cheating, as students exploit loopholes on laptops that the teacher cannot detect or replicate, undermining its purpose.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Apr 22, 2026

Workarounds Described

only do paper tests

Implied Software Gaps

Assessment software with robust, undefeatable anti-cheating monitoring and detection for laptop/desktop use.

App Concept

SecureTest Proctor

A secure, AI-powered assessment platform designed specifically for high-stakes testing in educational settings. It goes beyond basic navigation restrictions by using advanced monitoring (e.g., screen recording, keystroke analysis, and ambient noise detection) to flag potential cheating in real-time, giving teachers actionable insights and restoring trust in digital assessments. It integrates seamlessly with existing learning management systems and district mandates.

Key Features

AI-powered real-time cheating detection (screen, audio, activity)
Comprehensive activity log and anomaly reporting for teachers
Lockdown browser with deep system integration to prevent bypass
Seamless LMS and district assessment tool integration

Target Users: High school teachers and administrators in districts with mandated digital testing platforms, particularly in subjects with high-stakes assessments.

Revenue Model: District-level SaaS subscription, priced per student or per classroom annually (e.g., $5/student/year or $299/classroom/year).

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Pear Assessment

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