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Scantron’s
ParSYSTEM has replaced the aging Exammark/CatScan
optical/mechanical grading system.
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grade a variety of forms, and the ability to integrate with ParTEST. The
integration with ParTEST allows users to create tests from stored databanks and
create multiple versions of the same test. |
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| This module also integrates with the ParTEST ONLINE letting users
administer tests either over the web or over a LAN based network. |
ParSCORE can be used as a stand-alone process, much as the
former system was, but with some important differences. Besides the expanded
reporting capability, users can have an assistant do the physical scanning of
tests, and then access the results for further review and evaluation in their
offices.
To begin the process users will need to contact
David
Trapp to have an account created. Then it is recommended that users
download and look at the instructions made by
the Arts and Sciences IT Professionals.
If users want to grade exams back at their offices, and not at the scanner in
SAC room 18, then the following
script (click
here) will need to be
run (after clicking on the script link, when prompted choose "Open" and then
"Run") to map the drives to the PAR server.
Once the drives are mapped follow the
client installation instructions.
At present, only one kind of form can be read by the scanner (ScanMark ES
2260) located in the basement of St. Augustine Center, room 18.
They are form number
F-17355-PAR-L.
The old forms will not work. The new forms can be ordered from the
Scantron Online Store. Villanova University's existing customer number
is 00324847. Please use this customer number when ordering forms
online.
ParSCORE
ParSCORE v6.5 interfaces with your Scantron Scanner for computerized test
scoring and test analysis. ParSCORE also offers record keeping, automatic
scoring, grade book flexibility, attendance tracking and extensive reporting and
analysis options. When used in conjunction with each other, these features can
assist instructors in aligning assessment and curriculum to meet state
standards.
ParTEST
ParTEST is a
versatile software application that allows you to create instructions, item
banks, objectives, questions, tests, and generate reports. Items from Skills
Connection can be imported into ParTEST in order to create an Item Bank and
Test.
ParTEST ONLINE
ParTEST ONLINE v5.5 compliments the ParSYSTEM suite of products by allowing
students to take tests created by ParTEST on a computer (Local Area Network or
Web configurations). You can control when students can take a test and
what options are available during a practice or real test session. ParTEST
ONLINE consists of two applications that work together: TESTManager and
TESTLauncher.
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