The Office of Measurement Services (OMS) takes the responsibility
for the scoring of Course Exams very seriously. OMS scores all
the Course Exams in a secure, timely, and accurate manner. The
integrity of the course exams are protected through our procedural
methods and in-house security.
Overview of Methods
Preparation for Scanning:
- Exams are counted and the number count is documented.
- All scoring instructions are reviewed and verified.
Editing for Quality Control:
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A staff member edits the exams to verify that omitted questions,
multiple answers, and erase marks are accurately represented in
the scanned data.
Types of Reporting:
- Class list reports
- Item Analysis
- Descriptive Statistics
- TESTAN
- Individual Reports
Returning Results:
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Results are ready 24 hours after drop off at 29th Ave. location.
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A signature is required when picking up all test results.
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All exams are logged to show when and where the reports are
sent, including all exams returned by Campus Courier.
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Security
Equipment:
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All servers are protected and security patches are updated daily.
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Built-in hardware and software protections are standard.
Personnel:
- Only staff members handle exams, not student workers.
- Staff members are trained in managing confidential data.
Alarm System:
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The OMS building is equipped with motion detectors, card access and
alarm systems, and is directly connected to police and fire protection.
From the time that Course Exams are checked into OMS to the time
that Course Exams are sent out for delivery, OMS takes great
measures to ensure the security of exams.
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Optional Service
OMS offers the option of printing Individual Reports to
augment the security of exams after the Course Exams have been
returned to professors. Faculty can request Individual
Reports on the Exam Reporting Order Form.
Individual Reports:
Adds to instructional value by providing a page for each student with
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His/her score, percentile rank and group statistics
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A list of each item he/she did not answer correctly, showing
his/her answer and the correct answer
May minimize cheating:
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The Individual Report is more difficult to alter than answer
sheets.
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Professors will be able to retain original student answers
for recordkeeping.
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Prudent Practices for Faculty
Here are a few suggestions for Faculty to preserve the
integrity of testing.
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Maintain protected control of exams at all times
before and after testing.
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Prepare more than one form of the exam.
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Do not reuse the identical exam from previous semesters.
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Require students to sit in separated and randomly
selected seats.
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Ensure that only registered students take the exam by
tracking who takes the exams.
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Student activity should be monitored closely during
testing by active proctors.
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Prohibit communication devices in the exam room.
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During the exam do not allow students to leave the
exam room.
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Count the number of students in the classroom.
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Count the exams before and after the testing period.
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Collect exams in a structured manner and document who
returned exams.
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Promptly pick up exams.
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Monitor the release of exams and the distribution of
all student information.
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Do not return Answer Sheets to students, instead return
Individual Reports.
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