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Scantron Scoring
We provide a Scantron test scoring service to the UCSC campus. This service is fee-based and is available on a first-come, first served basis. First time users of this service are encouraged to contact Media Services in advance to review the process prior to a real test-scoring situation.
Using Scantron Scoring This service is fee-based and is available on a first-come, first served basis. First time users of this service are encouraged to contact Media Services in advance to review the process prior to a real test-scoring situation.

NOTE: Media Services primarily uses the Parscore form number f-1712. The scanning/scoring software that Media Services uses to score test forms will not work with any other forms.

Exams are administered using the Parscore f-1712 form for the student responses and the Answer key(s) and submitted to Media Services with a Scantron Request Form (available at Media Services Kerr Hall Room 149) and online at Download Scantron Request Form.

Features and Functions Scantron utilizes an OMR (Optical Mark Reader) software program (Parscore) that generates a variety of statistical reports useful for both score tracking and analysis. These reports are available in .pdf, .xls and .txt formats, depending on the report, and are sent to the client via email.

Explanation of Scoring Reports and Terms
Pricing Scantron Scoring (per hour):

Staff:
 $48 (Code #124)
Student:
 $15 (Code #121)
Scantron Machine:
$10 (Code #920)

NOTE: There is a minimum 1-hour charge on all Scantron jobs.

For more information on rates, see our on-line Rate Sheet
Availability This service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

NOTE: Student labor is available on a limited basis and cannot be guaranteed.
Getting Help Facility: Kerr Hall Room 149
Office contact: Phil Johnston
Phone: 831-459-5868
Email: pwjohn@ucsc.edu
Policy Information Please follow these instructions PRECISELY to use and submit ParSCORE forms for scoring to Media Services. The ParSCORE forms are available at Bay Tree Bookstore. The purchase of the forms is at the instructor's discretion; the instructor may purchase them or ask the students to purchase them and bring them to the exam.

NOTE: All forms must be filled out with a Number 2 Pencil.

1.The student ID number is the most important piece of information on the Parscore form. Failure to provide the ID number may prevent us from scanning your exams.
  • Please ensure that students write AND bubble in their 7-digit Student ID numbers.
  • DO NOT add 0's to fill the unused boxes. 7 digits only, please.
  • The Student ID number can be found on the right side of the Student ID card, between the two hyphens.

2. You may use up to four different test versions (i.e., A-B-C-D) when administering your exam.
  • For multiple version exams, you must specify (bubble in) the version of each test on ALL of the answer key(s) and student response forms.
  • Neglecting to mark the test version field correctly may prevent us from scanning the exam(s).
  • If there is only one version of the exam, bubble in Test Form A.

3. Write and bubble in the Last Name, followed by a space, followed by the First Name, followed by another space and the middle initial.
  • If the Last Name normally contains a hyphen or space, omit it. Otherwise, the scanner will recognize the second word of the last name as the first name.
4. REMEMBER: Machines read bubbles. People read letters.
  • By writing in this information, you can ensure that the person scanning your exam can manually enter any information the machine cannot read.
For a more detailed, graphic-based explanation, see our on-line Scantron Scoring information.
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