Online proctoring might be your students' best study hack

March 5, 2025

Quilgo - Proctoring reduces test anxiety

The hidden ways exam monitoring helps students perform better

Many assume that online proctoring is just about catching cheaters. In reality, it plays a crucial role in improving student performance. A well-structured, fair, distraction-free test environment allows students to stay focused, reduce anxiety, and develop better exam-taking habits. Let’s explore how proctoring tools, like those offered by Quilgo, contribute to student success.

Proctoring reduces test anxiety

Knowing that an exam is being reasonably monitored helps ease stress rather than increase it.

Why? When students trust that everyone follows the same rules, they don’t feel pressured to seek unfair advantages, which creates a more comfortable testing atmosphere.

Science-backed: A study published in The Journal of Ethics found that when students perceive exams as fair, they experience lower anxiety and greater motivation to perform well. (Source)

Better focus, fewer distractions

Online exams have endless distractions—switching tabs, checking messages, and background noise. Proctoring tools help students stay engaged.

Data from Quilgo: Students in monitored tests show higher completion rates and extended periods of uninterrupted focus.

Supporting research: A 2023 study found that external monitoring reduces multitasking during exams, leading to more accurate assessment results. (Source)

Why it works: Structured conditions mimic traditional test-taking environments, reinforcing deep concentration and time management habits.

More apparent test conditions, less stress

Proctoring isn’t just about security—it also provides structure to help students feel more prepared.

With Quilgo, students have:

Clear start times, deadlines, and duration limits
Transparent monitoring settings (camera, screen tracking, etc.)
A distraction-free environment that helps them stay engaged

The result? Fewer surprises, more confidence, and a smoother test experience.

Ethical testing builds student confidence

A well-monitored test ensures that grades reflect a student’s effort and knowledge. Instead of worrying about others cutting corners, students can focus on doing their best.

Key benefits:

Fair conditions encourage honest effort
Students trust their grades are earned, not given
A greater sense of accomplishment and motivation

At Quilgo, we believe that monitoring should support students—not stress them out.

Proctoring that helps, not punishes

Quilgo's monitoring tools create a fair, structured, and distraction-free test-taking experience:

Timer - helps students manage their time effectively, reducing stress and last-minute rushes.
Screen & camera tracking - Encourages focus by gently discouraging distractions without disrupting the test.
Secure test links - Ensures only the right students access the exam, maintaining fairness and integrity.
Results directly from educators - Students receive their scores from instructors, ensuring full control over grading and feedback.

Want to see how Quilgo can improve your students' performance?

🚀 Try Quilgo today and experience online exams as they should be—structured, fair, and focused.