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Multiple Choice Test Scoring Cover Sheet

Test scoring system will allow multiple answers per question, partial mark assignment for specific answers, and reports in both Excel and Adobe (.PDF) format.  Both the Excel and Adobe files will be emailed to clients as e-mail attachments. The turnaround time for processing tests/exams and running our standard statistical analysis against the data is THREE to FIVE working days.

Test scanned more than twice will be subject to a charge of $10.00 per test.

Original test scoring sheets MUST be picked up within 30 days of notification of results.

Client Services Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:50 pm, Friday 8 am - 4:50 pm (June 1 - Labour day)


Purchasing Forms:

    OMR forms ($14.00 per hundred) can be purchased at 107B Steacie. A budget number is required and you must complete an order form. Complete and return to Client Services at 107B Steacie during regular business hours.

    Test and Course Evaluation OMR Order Form (Word).


Requirements for processing Test Scoring sheets:

  1. Use latest Test scoring cover sheet filled out electronically



  2. Answer key sheet filled out
    • HB Pencil
    • Indicate any special request (weight/delete questions)
  1. Weight Sheet (Optional)
    • Request to delete question(s), partial marking, penalties(s), and bonus mark(s), refer to the instructions posted on the Weight Speciation sheet.
    • Weight Specification Sheet

  2. Students sheets filled out correctly
    • Use HB Pencil ONLY.
    • Answer bubble COMPLETELY filled in
    • Changes COMPLETELY erased
    • Student number filled in correctly
    • NO markings on the barcode section
    • NO Staples
    • NO bending sheets

Sample of a correctly completed sanctron sheet.

NOTE: UIT is not responsible for any results generated from scantron sheets filled out incorrectly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Glendon Delivery Option

Fill out the Disclaimer form and attached it with the Test scoring package.
After Hours Drop Off

A Mailslot is now available at Steacie 107B for after hours drop off. Documents must be inside a sealed envelope (maximum 1 3/4") and include a completed cover sheet with specific details of drop off.  Note: Incomplete packages will result in delay of processing results.
Picking Up Package

Original test scoring sheets must be picked up within 30 days of processing or these scantron sheets will be disposed of by Client Services. Results can only be picked up by the persons named on this form. Photo ID must be presented when picking up results.

Test Scoring e-mail will contain three attachments:

  1. Report in Excel Spreadsheet
    • Student List including student number, name, student's raw score, rank, and percent grade
    • Histogram based on students' percent grade
    • Student Responses by Question(s

  2. Report in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format. Example: PDF Report
    • Answer Key Report
    • Class Response report
    • Detailed Item Analysis Report of each question
    • Student List including student number, name, student's raw score, rank, and percent grade
    • Histogram based on students' percent grade

  3. Raw Data file: rawdata.txt
    • Student number
    • Student responses per question
    • Raw score

The package will be organized in this format:

  1. Answer key
  2. Student sheets with incomplete student number
  3. Student sheets with erroneous multiple answers
  4. Remaining processed student sheets