Scantron OpScan 4ES - Scanner Paper Path

Chapter 4: Scanner Modes
SelfScore Mode
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SelfScore Mode
Applies To • OpScan 4ES with SelfScore scanners
• iNSIGHT 4ES with SelfScore scanners
Overview SelfScore mode is data collection in its simplest form.
In SelfScore mode, the scanner functions as a test
scoring machine that can score tests as well as tally
ballots and surveys. The scanner can function as a
standalone unit where the data is not retained, or can
be connected to a PC if you wish to collect and
manage the ASCII data. In SelfScore mode, the
scanner has form definitions for standard test forms
available from Scantron so there is no need to create
or download a form definition.
To start a new session, load the key into the input tray
and press the START button. The scanner scans the
key and loads the key into memory. Next, load the
tests into the input tray and press the START button.
The scanner feeds tests and scores them. If desired,
you can complete your scoring session by scanning an
item analysis form that will provide cumulative data
regarding the test.
If your scanner is connected to a PC with ScanTools
software, you can collect ASCII data as well. Otherwise
the key and item analysis data is erased from memory
when you start the next batch of tests or turn off the
scanner.
Special Features Some of the special features supported by SelfScore
mode are:
•Multiple keys
• Scoring and rescoring tests
• Combined subjective and objective and test scores
• Scores based on groups
• Letter grades on tests