Exam Scoring and Services
Exam Scanning and Scoring PolicyThe UW-Milwaukee Testing Center provides machine-scanning services for classroom exams. Standard scannable forms can accommodate up to 200 questions with 5 possible answer choices. Standard reports include student test score rosters and test statistics for the group such as standard deviation, difficulty factor, average score, median score, highest score, lowest score and number of respondents. Exam data is also available in ASCII file format. Reports are available via paper, disk, or email.
There is a 24-hour turn around time for all exams during regular semester hours. During Final Exam Processing hours, the exam turn around time is 4 hours. Please plan accordingly.
Keep in mind that the Testing Center staff will do some editing of your sheets. However, jobs that are improperly prepared and will cause delay to other users of our service, will be returned for corrections.
It would be helpful for our staff if you would remember your job number, as it will be easier to locate when picked up.
If answer sheets are not picked up from the Testing Center two weeks after the end of the current semester they will be shredded.
We will do our best to complete your job in the stated turn around time. Your compliance with these guidelines will help our office meet our standard of providing quality service.
If you should have any questions, please contact Lisa Kasten at 414 229-6388.
Format for Requesting Exam Scoring ServicesIn order to ensure quick and accurate results of your exam-scoring request the following format must be followed:
Exam Scoring Request Form: The job must be accompanied with an
Exam Scoring Request form. This form must be filled out with the proper department information, a phone number of someone who can be reached, how the results should be processed and the type of reports requested. One copy per report will be provided.
Key Sheet: All exams require a key sheet. This sheet must have the correct answers filled in and the correct key information in the Identification field.
- In the Identification Field, put a "1" in the first column. Skip a space. Print the number of questions on the test. Darken the corresponding circles.
- Darken in the circles for each correct answer. Make sure that all marks are dark and completely fill the circles.
- Sub Tests: Prepare a key for each subtest and label them as 1,2,3, etc. The number of questions on each sub-test should be marked on each key.
- Write "key " and the professor's name in the Name Field. Do not darken the circles.
Answer Sheets: Pink X-5 answer sheets must be used for statistical scoring. Each student's name needs to be bubbled in and the Identification Field must have at least two digits, left justified bubbled in. These numbers need to be unique for each student.
- Answer sheets must be filled out with a #2 pencil in order to be read by the scanner.
- Answer sheets filled out in ink will not receive results.
- Do not make marks along the left hand edge or the bottom of the sheet.
- Face all answer sheets in the same direction.
- Do not fold, bend, or staple the sheets. Keep the sheets flat and dry.
- Creased or wrinkled answer sheets may not be scannable.
Multiple Sections If you have a multiple section test, where you have two keys and two versions of the same test given to students, keep both sections in separate envelopes. When you check in your exam, indicate on the Exam Scoring Request form that you have two sections. Both sections will produce separate reports.
Please be advised, job requests that do not adhere to this format will be returned for proper correction before scanning. If corrections need to made to a job request it may slow down the scanning process and cause a longer turn around time.
The Testing Center is happy to serve you and will make every effort to meet your needs. If you have any questions, please ask a staff member in the Testing Center and we will be glad to assist you.
Note: The Testing Center is not responsible for any material dropped off other than exam answer sheets and keys. Answer sheets that are not picked up from the Testing Center two weeks after the end of the current semester will be shredded.
Exam Drop OffExams may be dropped off at the Testing Center. Fill out an
Exam Scoring Request Form when you arrive. The front desk staff will log your exam and assign a job number. Please note your job number, since exams are logged, scanned and filed by this number.
If you are unable to get to the Testing Center during office hours, you may use the drop box in front of Mellencamp Hall. Put your exam in an inter-campus* envelope and write "Attn: Testing Center." The Testing Center will log your exam the following morning and will contact you when it is ready for pick up. *We have special Ty-Vek envelopes, please request one at the front desk.
You must come in person to pick up the exam. We do not send exams materials through inter-campus mail as that compromises test security. We will contact you by phone or e-mail when your exam is ready. Come to the front desk during business hours and give the staff member your job number. Remember to sign the log to record when the exam was picked up.
Exam Report Options and ExamplesOur software, Exam System II has many key features and capabilities:
- Quickly scores tests of varying length and format
- Easily accommodates up to 200 questions per test
- Powerful scoring and analysis capability
- Assign a different weight value to each question (1-99). Weight values are used to calculate the raw score and all related statistics
- Supports up to 10 sub-tests that identify mastery for learning objectives, skills, competencies, or units of knowledge
- Generates five powerful and informative output reports
- Easily exports score data to other software such as gradebook programs, InteGrade Pro
Statistical Reports
ASCII file
Exam Scoring Request FormThis form must be filled out completely in order to request exam processing services. Print this form and include it when dropping off your exam. Forms are also available in the Testing Center.
Exam Scoring Request Form
Ordering Answer SheetsScan tron answer sheets for machine processing are obtained from the Testing Center. Pink x-5's are used for exams and green x-5's are used for evaluations.
- Pink X-5 answer sheets cost 20.00/ pack of 500
- Green X-5 answer sheets cost 20.00/ pack of 500
- Blue X-10 answer sheets cost 20.00/ pack of 500
To place an order, fill out the
online order form or call 229-4689.
A
Direct Billing Authorization Form must be on file to place an order. Click here to obtain a form or call the Business office at 414-229-6046.
