Electronic Test Scoring & Scanning

The basic charge of $12 per test, per course includes the following services:

• Lists of scores -  one listing students alphabetically with rank and one listing students by LSU ID number.
• Frequency distribution - a graph showing the distribution of scores; also gives the mean, median, and standard deviation.
• Item analysis - a list showing the percentage of examinees who selected each specific answer choice for each question; also shows answers selected by upper third and lower third.

Other services we provide for additional charges on a per-exam basis include the following:

• Individual Response Sheets - a printout appropriate for handing back to students that shows what each student answered for each question, the correct answer to each question, and student rank. Cost = $2.50/test.
• Electronic Data Transfer (Score File and/or Scan File) - a text file, which lists examinees, scores, and any score adjustments, that can be emailed or provided to users on a disk. Cost = $7/test.
• SAS Summary - provides mean, variance, standard deviation, reliability (KR-20), and standard error of measurement. Cost = $2.50/test.

The following are also available on an as-needed basis:

• Standard 5-response sheets (answer choices A-E), 500-count. Cost = $40/pack and $200/box.

OTES can only score full size Scantron (8.5"x11") general purpose scan sheets

1. Fill out the Scantron Test Scoring Form

   • This form is filled out once a semester by the faculty member who is requesting the services
   • Faculty will need approval from their Department Chair 

2. Fill out the Answer Key Form (White Form)

   • Provide all necessary information on the Answer Key Form
   • For weighted exams or different exam formats, please fill out these additional forms:
     • Weighted Exam (Yellow Form)
     • Different Exam Versions (Pink Form)

3. Prepare for Scoring

   • Place the following items in sealed/clasped envelope:
     • Completed Scantron Test Scoring Form (first exam of the semester only)
     • Completed Answer Key Form
     • Weighted Exam or Different Exam Version Forms (as needed)
     • Scantron Sheets - OTES can only score full size Scantron (8.5"x11") general purpose scan sheets
       • See Scantron Sheet and Scoring Requirements tab below for additional information 
     • Include the scan sheets from students who test through Disability Services
   • On the outside of the envelope, please include:
     • Instructor of Record's name and email address
     • Course name and number
     • Name of person submitting the scantron scoring job (if different than Instructor of Record)
   • Please note:
     • Include only one scantron scoring job per envelope
     • The envelope should be large enough to include the printed results, if requested

4. Bring the completed forms and scantrons to the Office of Testing and Evaluation Services

   • Please bring the sealed/clasped envelope containing the items in step three above, to the LSU Office of Testing and Evaluation Services in Himes 51 and drop off with a staff member at the front desk.
   • Access through the Memorial Tower entrance and utilizing stairwell on the first floor next to the Office of Research and Economic Development.

• OTES can only score full size Scantron (8.5"x11") general purpose scan sheets with circular response choices.

  • Shading of scan sheet bubbles must be done in pencil only (number two pencil preferred, ink can not be read)
  • Shading of exam responses must start on Side 1 of the scan sheet
  • Student name & ID number are shaded-in on Side 2 of the scan sheet
  • If you have multiple versions of an exam, then use the Grade or Education field on Side 2 of the scan sheet to indicate the version used. The only viable options are 1 through 9

• Only one answer is allowed per question.

  • Shading-in more than one response for a question is read as an error by the scanner
  • Multiple Correct Responses:
    • If a question has multiple correct responses, a student may choose either correct response
    • No credit will be given if a student selects both correct responses
    • For example: if answers A and B are both valid as correct answers, then a student may shade only A or B to receive credit for the question

• All the possible responses for a question can have different weightings/point values

 Test scoring is available Monday – Friday, with a minimum 48-hour turnaround time.

• Monday drop-off - Ready by 4 PM Wednesday
• Tuesday drop-off - Ready by 4 PM Thursday
• Wednesday drop-off -  Ready by 4 PM Friday
• Thursday drop-off - Ready by 4 PM Monday
• Friday drop-off - Ready by 4 PM Monday

 Please Note:

• Processing times may be adjusted for holidays or LSU closures.
• A special Finals Week schedule will be provided in advance.

For inquiries regarding test scoring Monday-Friday before 4 PM, contact otes@lsu.edu AND dprovo1@lsu.edu.