S. has partnered
with the state of Oklahoma to develop and implement an online testing
program for seventh grade geography.

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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency to provide a Web-based
computerized testing system and tracking solution for the agency's
recruitment and staffing program.

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Performance Assessment Network, Inc. Closely held pan is
based in Carmel, Ind.

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The three-week testing
period continues through April 29.

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congratulate the state for implementing this bold, forward-thinking
program. According
to one seventh grader , "It was easy to use and cool!"
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("pan"), the world leader in online assessment and talent management
systems, announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the U.

"pan is thrilled to provide another Department of Homeland Security agency
with an online assessment program," noted pan CEO David T."
The online test also gets a "thumbs up" from students.

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"The CBP is truly at the forefront of leveraging online assessments
with this program.

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Not only will they be assessing new candidates for
employment, but they will also be utilizing the value of the Internet to
offer structured assessment programs aimed at assessing current employees
looking for a promotion within the CBP.

pan has provided a wide range of testing and assessment related human
resource services to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a
major division within the U.

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proficiency levels indicate how well a student performed relative to
the state's standards . A technology
specialist for a school district commented that he had "never seen a
more professional online testing layout.

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"We believe this is an unprecedented program that puts Oklahoma at
the forefront of student assessment," said Jeff Galt, president and
chief executive officer of Harcourt Assessment.

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The process will include
registration of candidates for assessment, administration of the
assessments, maintenance of the assessment instruments, transfer of the
assessment data to the appropriate CBP staffing offices, and reporting of
the assessment results.
Response to the new online test has been positive.

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The online geography test, like its paper and pencil predecessor ,
consists of 50 multiple-choice questions.

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The company is affiliated with the Harcourt Education companies,
and together they form the global education brand of Reed Elsevier
Group plc (NYSE:RUK )(NYSE:ENL) -- a world-leading publisher and
information provider operating in the science and medical , legal,
education and business-to-business industry sectors.

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) since
2003, as well as to the United States Postal Service (USPS), the Federal
Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program, the Department of Defense Education
Activity (DoDEA), and other government clients.panpowered. "Never before have so
many students taken an online test in such a short period of time.

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Student testing began last week for the state's 48,000 seventh
graders, with nearly 17 ,000 tested so far.
"Today's students are perfectly comfortable with computers and
they easily integrate technology into their daily lives, so it is only
natural to deliver assessments online ," Galt added. Through the development of custom
statewide educational testing programs, Harcourt is helping more than
20 states meet the accountability requirements of the federal No Child
Left Behind Act.

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PRESS RELEASE Performance Assessment Network (pan) Awarded Contract for U.S. Customs and Border Protection Testing Program

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Harcourt Assessment Partners with State of Oklahoma with Online Testing Program for Seventh Grade Geography

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The program, which kicks off this fall, will involve the development and
implementation of a Web-based computerized testing system for administering
tests to assess applicants' knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies
for promotion into mission-critical occupations. Once a student completes the
test, the system immediately generates a raw score, or number of
questions answered correctly.

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More Than 48,000 Students to Take Online Test
During Three-Week Testing Period

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Those raw scores will be converted into proficiency levels
established by the state, such as "satisfactory" or "advanced," and
reported to teachers, parents and students this summer.