Scanning and Scoring Services
Measurement and Research Services (MARS) offers Scanning and Scoring Services to all Texas A&M faculty, students, staff and administrators. MARS scans and scores optical mark answer sheets read by the National Computer System (NCS) Opscan 21 model 75 scanner. The answer sheet may be either a standard or custom designed form. Only No.2 pencils can be used to bubble in answers. The data file (DAT) is produced from the optical mark read (OMR) sheets after they are scanned. Scanning and Scoring Services provides two main services.
- Scans and scores multiple choice classroom exams free of charge for Texas A&M courses.
- Scans optical mark NCS or similar forms. The forms may be surveys, evaluations, tests or questionnaires. MARS also designs and prints custom scannable forms for most testing or data gathering endeavors. (See Scanning Price List for details)
Consultation is provided for questions concerning the grading of multiple choice exams and choosing the scanning research forms.
Scanning and Scoring Services requires special forms for multiple choice exams. The student answer sheet/answer key is a 8.5"x11" gray paper (form number NCS MP90051, NCS Pearson MM90051-2 or Scantron Form No.0-101607-TAMU). MARS provides a variety of forms to TAMU instructors. To process exams, both a Header Sheet and Answer Key are required. Form Sheets, Weight sheets, and Multiple Response Sheets are optional.To grade multiple choice exams, the folowing grading alternatives are available:
- Grading up to 150 questions with five responses per question
- Grading simultaneously up to 4 test forms.
- Transfering of Test Score Report, Responses, and Item Banking Data to a disk, e-mail,Wylbur
- Each question can be assigned an arbitrary weight.
- Each question can have multiple correct responses
- Selecting up to 8 reports, including statistical reports
- Assigning bonus points to students
Scanning Guidelines!
MARS is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. After 4:00 p.m., you can pick up or drop off exams. However exams dropped off after 4:00 p.m. will be processed the following work day. Generally turn-around time is 24 hours. You can call to make appointments to arrange shorter turn-around times.
EXAMS pick up REQUIRES: 1. Photo ID 2. Instructor's Permission SlipScanning News!
Final Exam
Exams will be processed until 5:00 p.m. on final exam days. On the last day of final exams, exams will be processed after 5:00 p.m. by appointment only. Individual Score Report Cards will not be printed during the final exam period.
For more information, access the links in the box below.
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| 1115 General Services Complex, 4239 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4239. (979)862-7379 FAX(979)847-8666 |
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Pictures are available for: Header sheet - Answer key - Form Sheet - Weight Sheet Multiple Response Sheet - Custom Designed Forms - NCS Forms -
Descriptions are available for: Scoring Service Information - Test Score Report Information