Exam Grading
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I go about my getting my exams graded?
Simply bring your exams to the SSRL in 429 Lindquist Hall and fill out the Exam Grading
Request form. The exams will be scanned and graded within 4 hours if at all possible.
We will then call you when the grading process is complete.
What type of scanner forms do I use?
You may use the NCS rust (five response) scanner bubble form.
Do the instructors have to provide the sheets, and if so, where do I get them?
The instructors do indeed have to provide the scanner bubble forms. These bubble forms
can be purchased at the SSRL.
What information should I provide to the students regarding the bubble sheet exams?
Students may only use a #2 pencil -no ink pens. Students may not write in the margins
of the sheets, as stray marks can cause the sheets to be skipped. Also, students should
only mark one answer per question.
How do I prepare the exams for grading?
First, make sure that all exams are facing the same direction. Please do not staple,
fold, tear, wrinkle, or rubber band the scanner sheets. Second, bring them to the
SSRL in 429 Lindquist Hall. Third, please carefully count all the filled out exams
and make note of this number. This number needs to be recorded on the Exam Grading
Request form.
Can I have more than one form for the same exam?
Yes. You may have up to three forms of the same exam. Please note, the items may be
arranged differently but the responses cannot be. For us to grade this type of an
exam, you will need to fill out the key for form A, a key for Form B, and for any
additional form.
Can the items be worth more than one point?
Yes. Instructors may weigh each question by whole or half numbers, starting with .5
up to 5 points. To do this, instructors will need to fill out a PPRM form and fill
in the bubbles for the weight desired per question. For example, if would like items
1-10 to be worth 2 points you would bubble in the B's on the PPRM from 1-10. If you
would prefer to have questions 1-10 be worth 2.5 points then you would bubble in the
B's on the PPRM from 1-10 and then write 2.5 in the margin by the question. Our staff
will manually enter this data to ensure the items are weighted correctly. If questions
should only be worth .5 point each, the instructor would not fill in any bubbles.
Instead, write .5 next to each question.
Can an item have more than one answer?
No. Any item marked with more than one answer will be thrown out and will not be counted
in the Total Points.
Can I eliminate items from being scored?
Yes. When filling out the key, you would leave the item you want to eliminate blank.
In the results, it will show that item as deleted by instructor.
How do I fill out the answer key?
First, use a rust bubble sheet for the key -the same type as the students' form. Then
in the name area of the bubble sheet write, "KKEY" or "KEY" (leave a space) then write
in your last name. Fill in the appropriate bubbles..
EX: KKEY SMITH. Then place the KKEY scanner sheet on top of the students' sheets (all
in the same direction) and then give the sheets to us.
Fill in the appropriate answers. there can be only one answer per item. If you notice that there are 2 or more right answers for one question, then either leave the item blank or select one correct answer and then hand grade and correct for the other correct answer. If you wish to eliminate an item leave the item blank on the key.
What is the PPRM sheet?
The PPRM sheet is used if your items are weighted. The weights can be in half or whole
numbers. Use a rust bubble sheet for the PPRM. In the name area of the bubble sheet
write: "PPRM." Fill in the appropriate bubbles. Then in the item area, fill in the
weight. For example: If the items are worth 2 pts., then fill in the "B" bubbles for
those items. If the items are worth 3 pts., then fill in the "C" bubbles for those
items. If the item is worth 2.5 points, fill in the "B" bubble and write 2.5 to the
left of the question number. This sheet will not be scanned which means it is okay
to write on the form.
What is a MAP form?
A MAP form is used when you have multiple forms of the same exam (up to 3 forms; A,
B, & C). In other words, students can receive up to three different question arrangements
for the same test. Students need to indicate in the Form Box of their bubble sheet
which form of the exam they used. Instructors should fill out a separate KKEY for
each version (one for A, one for B, one for C). Remember you can only rearrange the
item sequence, not the responses to the items.
EX: Item #1 on A is item #15 on B and item #2 on A is item # 16 on B, etc.
What information can I receive?
- A list of the students' grades by name and ID number (if provided)
- A list of the items the students missed by name and ID number (if provided)
- A histogram report with the raw score frequency
- A complete item analysis of your exam.
What format will my results be in?
You may have your results printed, sent via email in a text format, or both.
What will the results look like?
Please see Graded Exam Reports.
How and when can I pick up my exams and results?
We will call you when your exam has been graded. You may then come by the office to
pick up your exams. You may elect to have your exam mailed by back to you via campus
mail. However, we are not responsible if your exam or results would get lost in the
mail.
What do some of these terms mean?
Please see Exam Grading Definitions.