ParSCORE v6.

5 Training Workbook

Module 1 Introducing ParSCORE

Introduction
What is ParSCORE?

ParSCORE v6.5 interfaces with your Scantron Scanner for

computerized test scoring and test analysis. ParSCORE also offers
record keeping, automatic scoring, grade book flexibility,
attendance tracking and extensive reporting and analysis options.
When used in conjunction with each other, these features can assist
instructors in aligning assessment and curriculum to meet state
standards.

Contacting Scantron

 Product Support
Our Technical Support Department can be reached at (800) 445-3141
or by Fax at (949) 639-7512 or by E-mail: Support@Scantron.com
We are open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Pacific Time Zone). Closed Weekends and Holidays.
On the Web:
Telephone:

http://www.scantron.com
(800) 722-6876

Address: World Headquarters

Scantron Corporation
34 Parker
Irvine, CA 92618-1604

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Whats New?
ParSCORE v6.5 includes the following additional features:

Partial Credit Add partial credit points to weight answer options in the
Keys tab.

Bonus Questions Mark questions in the Keys tab as Bonus

questions. Point values will not be added to the total possible points of
the test.

Test Score Distribution Chart Produce a bar graph of student scores

for any test listed in the Roster tab by using the Test Score Distribution
Chart.

Subtest Reports Listed in Reports Menu Access the subtest reports

by selecting Subtest Reports and Charts from the Reports menu as an
alternative to clicking the subtest icon on the Roster tab.

Subtest Results Distribution Chart Select any subtest from the main
Subtesting dialog box and produce a Subtest Results Distribution Chart.
View percentage of students who passed each subtest or mean scores for
up to 15 subtests per test.

Mastery Group Performance Chart Create a bar graph of the

Mastery Report information by selecting Mastery Group Performance
Chart in the Mastery Report dialog box.

Export of Item Analysis Report Data Export the data from the Item
Analysis Report in CSV format.

Export of Consolidated Item Analysis Report Data Export the data

from the Consolidated Item Analysis Report in CSV format

Export of Subtest Class Report Data Export the data from the
Subtest Class Report in CSV format

Create Subtests Before Scoring You are no longer required to enroll

students or score a test before creating subtests. Simply create a score
column and answer key, and then you can create a subtest.

Print Subtest Criteria Report Before Scoring You are no longer

required to score a test before printing the subtest settings in the Subtest
Criteria Report.

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Post All Subtests to Roster Simultaneously Instead of posting

subtests to the Roster tab one at a time, you can now select multiple
subtests to post at the same time.

Omitted Items Displayed on Detailed Student Test Report In

addition to Multiple Marks, Omitted Responses are now also listed at the
bottom of the Detailed Student Test Report.

Support of USB Adapters for Scanners ParSCORE now supports the

use of USB adapters to attach a scanner to a USB connection on your
computer.

Support of 38400 Baud Rate for Scanning You can now scan tests
using a 38400 baud rate with appropriate scanners.

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System Requirements for ParSCORE 6.5

Windows 98, NT, 2000, ME, XP (Pentium Processor, 500 MHz or

greater recommended)
Novell Network (Must have the latest version of Novell Client installed)
Windows 2000, NT, or 2003 Server (for Network/LAN versions)
150 MB free hard disk space
32 MB RAM minimum
VGA color monitor (SVGA recommended)
Serial port and serial cable, or USB port and USB adapter cable
HP-compatible laser printer (HP Laserjet 4 or greater recommended)

How To Upgrade from an Earlier Version of ParSCORE 6.x

to 6.5.4
Please refer to the document sent by your trainer containing
complete instructions to ensure no steps have been omitted.
ParSCORE v6.0 or higher must be installed in order to upgrade to ParSCORE
v6.5.4. ParSCORE v6.5.4 includes all previous enhancements as well.
ParSCORE Network (LAN) Version Upgrade:
1) If you have ParSCORE LAN installed, please make sure no other users
are running the application while you are running the setup.
2) Double-click on the ParSCORE 6.5.4 Network-Server Upgrade.exe
file. When the setup prompts you to specify the folder path, select the
ParSCORE application folder you previously installed on the server.
Select Change Folder to change the folder path if necessary.
3) Select OK to continue the upgrade process. The installer will
automatically update PSWIN.exe.
4) On all client computers, double-click the ParSCORE 6.5.4 NetworkClient Upgrade.exe file to upgrade client computers.

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ParSCORE Single Workstation Version Upgrade:

1) Double-click on the ParSCORE 6.5.4 Single User Upgrade.exe file.
When the setup prompts you to specify the folder path, select the
ParSCORE application folder you previously installed on your
computer. Select Change Folder to change the folder path if
necessary.
2) Select OK to continue the upgrade process. The installer automatically
updates both PSWIN.exe and ParADMIN.exe.
For assistance, please contact Scantron Technical Support at (800) 4453141 or support@scantron.com. (Monday Friday, 5:30am 4:30pm PST,
except holidays)

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Using the Training Workbook

The Training Workbook is designed for use during instructor lead training.
The information contained in this workbook may be referenced with the page
number that corresponds to the Users Guide. Please refer to the Users
Guide for complete details.

Icons used in this Training Workbook

Note regarding topic

Caution/Warning!

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The Whole Picture

Administration
Create a Course
Setup the Roster
Enter the Answer Key
Score a Test
Print Reports
Backup of Rosters
Postback if Using ParTest

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Managing ParSCORE
System Administration

ParSCORE has security features, which are designed to preserve data

integrity. The system administrator tasks are to grant and remove user
accounts and set up the Default Grading Criteria.

Users must have an active account to login and use ParSCORE.

The Login name is attached to the Course created by the user.
Secondary rights can be assigned to each course.

Administrator Login
9 Select Start, Programs
9 ParSCORE
9 ParADMIN

The default Administrators Login Name and Password are:

Login Name:
administrator
Password:
parscore

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Creating User Accounts

9
9

Select Add User

Enter the User Name desired

The Password will be the same as the Login name. The User will
have the ability to change their password during the Login
process.
If a user forgets their password Delete the user and Add the
user again with the exact spelling used prior.

Backup and Recovery

S We recommend you backup the following five user files on a regular

basis.
These files hold the user and login information, as well as the central
list containing the folder paths to individual course data files. Should
these be deleted or damaged, you have to reinstall ParSCORE and add
your backed up course files to the Course List.
If your system does not have a regular backup, be sure to backup your
courses on a regular basis, along with the files listed below. If the
course(s) have not been backed up you will need to recreate the
courses from scratch.
9
9
9
9
9

Puser.dx
Puser.cx
Clist.dx
Clist.cx
Psad.dx

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Administrators Default Grading Criteria

ParSCORE ships with predefined Grading Criteria that is provided as a
starting point and as an example. It can be used as is, or edited.
The Administrator can define Default Grading Criteria so that each ParSCORE
user may apply the set to their newly created course automatically.

Default Grading Criteria

Description
Withdrawal
Incomplete
Credit
No Credit
Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
Failure


Code
W
I
CR
CR
??
??
??
??
??

Minimum
Percent
0.00
0.00
70.00
0.00
90.00
80.00
70.00
60.00
0.00

Grade
W
I
CR
NC
A
B
C
D
F

If you need to make any modifications to the Default Grading

Criteria Select the Options pull-down menu to make any
necessary changes.

The ParSCORE user will only see these changes if they select
Use Default Grading Criteria from the Administrator in the
ParSCORE Options pull-down menu once they Login to their
Course List screen.

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