Difficulty Level
The ratio of the number of correct responses to the number of total responses for an item. Values range from zero to one. Difficult items have values close to zero and easy items have values close to one.
Use a number 2 pencil and make no stray marks. Between the ID field and question one there is a field that says that this is the test key. Mark this field. If there is no place marked KEY on the form, go to SMH 146 or SMH 201 for assistance in marking the key.
You can code information on Scantron forms, have Scantron read the information into a file on a formatted floppy disk, and then upload the floppy file to UCS to analyze the data. You can analyze the data using SAS or SPSS.
If the computer is turned on and the monitor is blank, press the key to refresh the screen. If the computer is turned off, press the green power on button on the computer case and wait for the Welcome to TESCAN message to appear on the screen.
TESCAN (TEet SCanning and ANalysis) is the name of the software program that analyzes data read by the Scantron machine.
University Computing Support Services coordinates the use of several Scantron machines. These machines, located in several buildings on campus, allow faculty to
| Location | Manager(s) | Contact |
| Angelle 132 | Dr. Jonathan Kulp |
482-6016 Shelia - MUS |
Smart Classrooms, funded by the Student Technology Enhancement Program (STEP), is a template designed series of facilities. Each room is of the same design. All rooms contain the same equipment and use the same logical controls. STEP has funded these Smart Classrooms to serve the academic needs of students. The primary use of these classrooms is to focus on classroom presentation hardware and software.
You expect the best from your students, and you need access to tools that will contribute to their success. The IT Help Desk is here to support the technology you need to excel at educating our students.
