Test Scanning

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Last updated: Jan 22, 2024 by Rosanna Rogers
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Bethel Test Scanning Services 

The Testing Center provides scanning services for bubble sheet tests using ReMark Office an Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) software package.  If you have questions, contact test-scanning@bethel.edu. 

Instructions:

Step 1: Select an answer form

  • Use one of the following test forms. Bold forms are recommended forms for general use.
  • Print the forms of your choice from the form pdf file versions below. 
  • Be sure to print ONE extra copy to fill in as an answer key.

Precautions: 

  • For reliable results ONLY print exam forms from the original PDF file below and NOT from a paper copy. 
  • If you use a photocopy from a print copy of the PDF, be sure that there are NO stray copy marks on the copy, the alignment matches exactly the original pdf, and that all copies are DARK, SHARP, and CLEAR.
  •  DO NOT change size (reduce) or orientation (portrait/landscape) of the form.  Print at 100% or "Actual size", NOT reduced or "fit to page".


Single Page Answer Sheets

50 Question - Student Name + ID or PO: A - G Answer Choices

60 Question - Student Name + ID or PO: A - G Answer Choices

100 Question - Student Name + ID or PO: A -  E Answer Choices

Two Page (Duplex) Answer Sheets (Please use ONLY if you need more than 100 questions)

120 Question - Student Name + ID or PO: A - E Answer Choices

160 Question - Student Name: A - E Answer Choices

Other Types 

Math Skills Test 


Step 2: Give your test.  

Students can use DARK Pen, Pencil, or Marker on the test form as long as the response is DARK (not yellow or light grey etc.).  Please request that your students completely fill in the correct oval for both answers and name/id/po fields as needed.  If they use a pen then they need to X out the incorrect answer or answers (if they then re-change their mind, have them put the letter of the correct choice to the LEFT of the question number).  PLEASE also ask students to NOT make any other marks on the front of the test form, including lines or writing, although writing a letter of correct answer to the left of the question number is okay to clarify crossouts or corrections.

Step 3: Scan your completed exams using one of the multi-function printer/scanners to scan and submit your tests for optical scan grading.  This is now the preferred process.  This means that your tests will never leave your hands, increasing test security as well as improving the efficiency of the test scanning process.

Find the multi-function device closest to your office.

  1. Log in to the multi-function machine with your ID.
  2. Write the instructor name in the name fields on the key, place the KEY on TOP of the answer sheet stack.
  3. Place the tests in the Automatic feeder, PRINT SIDE UP,  ALWAYS keeping the tests so the are in "upright read mode" = form is readable as you are facing the copy machine and NOT sideways to you.  For landscape forms change the width of the feeder to 8.5 inches.    For portrait forms leave the feeder width at 11 inches.
  4. Select the Scan and Send option
  5. Click "send to myself" (If you scan in the library:  Click "send to me" OR click address book, select the T tab and select Test Scan)
  6. Click the Green Start button--- and the tests should scan
  7. Return to your office, open your email and review the  PDF scan file to make sure that it is complete' clear, and upright.
  8. Forward the scanned file to test-scanning@bethel.edu, and change the subject of the email to your last name and course number.
  9. Hold on to the test forms until you get your results.

Step 4: Your test results will be emailed to the FACULTY email address (BETHEL ADDRESSES ONLY) that is listed on the test information form.  Paper exams will be returned to your Bethel PO box. Test results will be provided within two business days.