Exam Scanning
Instructing Students in Use of Answer Sheets
Turning in Response Sheets to be Scored
Using the Test-Grader: Filling Out NCS Exam Forms Instructor's Answer Key
Key Things to Remember When Using the Test Scanning Service
Information Services offers a test scoring and analysis service to the instructors at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. If an instructor designs a multiple choice answer test, a scanner sheet can be used for the student’s responses and then can be read and scored. The results include: an exam summary, test scores, class roster, an item analysis of the questions, and the absolute frequency of scores on the exam. E-mailing students their grades is also an option for instructors. There is no charge for any of the scoring services currently being offered. However, each unit is responsible for obtaining the NCS answer sheets, available through "Stores" through their area's support person.
Completed Exam Sheets are processed by an NCS Pearson OpScan 8 Optical Scanning unit. Only NCS original scanner sheets can be used. Photocopies will not scan properly, and pencils are strongly encouraged on Exam Sheets.
A "key" answer sheet must be provided by the instructor when submitting an exam to be graded.
True/False questions are handled by using response patterns A and B respectively.
There are several options that will enhance your usage of the test-grader. Please take the time to examine the options before submitting your test.
If you have any questions about this test service, please contact Mike Schmitt in Media Services at (920) 465-2507 or schmittm@uwgb.edu.
Adequate time should be given at the beginning of the test for students to code all identifying information on the answer sheet. In addition, the following instructions should be discussed:
Students should be directed to fill in their last name, and first name, in the appropriate fields. Next, instruct students to blacken the corresponding bubble below each letter in their name.
Students will need to fill in the last nine digits of their Student ID Number in the "IDENTIFICATION FIELD", (columns A-I, leaving J blank). Again the bubbles corresponding to those numbers must be darkened.
The answer sheet allows for 5 possible responses, but can accept only one response per question. The grading program compares the student's responses to the instructor's key sheet answers.
Instructors should deposit tests to be scored in the "Drop Box" located outside of IS 1010. Exams are processed Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Most exams will be processed the same day they are received; however, instructors should allow for two business days processing time.
Before submitting tests to be scored, the instructor should check them thoroughly for the following:
On the answer key, the instructor must fill in their network login ID in the last name field. This is the beginning of your e-mail address before '@uwgb.edu'. For example, if your name was Mike Schmitt, then your login ID would be 'schmittm'. That is what would be put in the last name field. Then, the corresponding bubbles below each letter must be darkened to match. See the example below:
The Identification Field is the information that is specific for each individual test. It must include the number of questions on the exam and the course number as well. It can also optionally include the date the exam was given. See the example below, which includes explanations of each of the fields to be filled in.
The last 9 digits of a student's Identification Number are required. Column J must be left blank. Please emphasize to the students that it is critical that this number be correctly entered.
If you have any questions about this service, please contact Mike Schmitt in Media Services at (920) 465-2507 or schmittm@uwgb.edu.