Scoring Services:
Scoring Services are available to all faculty and staff at the University. Scanning is done on a Scantron 4000 Optical Mark Reader. The scanner is capable of scanning pencil responses only.
Location and availability of scoring services:
Scoring Services is located in 24 Capen Hall, Instructional Technology Services.
Business hours are from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday.
Scoring Services South Campus Drop-Off
Beginning with the Fall 2008 Semester, Scoring Service clients can only drop off exams at 344 Abbott Hall, the new ITSS South Campus location. Our office is open between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. Monday thru Friday.
In order to protect the privacy and security of exams, only ITSS professional staff can accept scoring requests at the South Campus office. Because of this, all clients making drop-offs must call ahead at 829-2347 to make arrangements with a professional staff member. Once exams are received they will be secured in a locked container and shuttled to 24 Capen Hall for processing.
When materials are returned to the South Campus, clients will receive a phone call to make arrangements for pick up. Typical turn-around time for this service will be 24-48 hours.
For further information, please contact Barbara Smith at 645-3537. We will be pleased to give you all the necessary information to utilize this worthwhile service.
REQUIREMENTS
To get exams scored, you must submit
- A completed Request for Optical Mark Scanning Form
- Key Sheet(s) for each exam or versions of an exam
- Student Answer Sheets
The Request for Optical Mark Scanning form is available in 24 Capen Hall. This is a scannable form; it cannot be duplicated or faxed. Please use a number 2 pencil to complete this form. They can also be mailed to you by calling 645-3537.ANSWER SHEETS
Answer sheets must now be purchased directly from the vendor. You have two choices. The majority of the departments use the NCS P099B form which is green. Your other option is the Scantron Student Enrollment/Score Sheet (F-1712-ERI) this form is red.
The National Computer Systems forms can be purchased directly from the company by contacting 1-800-367-6627.
The Scantron Forms can be ordered by logging on www.Scantron.com
THESE ANSWER SHEETS CANNOT BE MIXED. EXAM LENGTH IS LIMITED TO 200 QUESTIONS WITH 5 OPTIONS.
REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENT ANSWER SHEET
Each student answer sheet Must include:
- The student's 8 digit person number
- The student's name
Questions regarding Scoring Services may be directed to: Barbara Smith bsmith@buffalo.edu 645-3537
Questions about ITS services should be directed to: media@buffalo.edu