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Optical Mark Reader (OMR)
Below is more information on the Optical Mark Reader (OMR) System at NDSU.
Overview
The Optical Mark Reader (OMR) System consists of an OMR scanner, software enabling the OMR to write scanned data to a file, and custom-written programs which read the raw data files from the scanner and score them. This system is managed and operated by the NDSU IT Help Desk. This service is generally used to convert manually completed test documents into digital data files. OMR can also be an easy way to collect data and convert it into an electronic format for research purposes.
Getting Started
Best Practices
- Gather the correct number of scan sheets before starting.
- Provide clear and concise instructions for using the scan sheets to students.
- Organize the sheets with the required information before bringing them to the Help Desk.
- Review the output files you receive via email carefully to ensure they are accurate
Learn More/How To's
- Required and Optional OMR Job Sheets
- Output Text Files
- Importing to Blackboard
- Generated Reports
- Surveys
- Reading Data into a File for Download
Use Cases
- To collect and process exam results efficiently.
- To convert research data or survey responses into an electronic format.
Universal Design/Accessibility
- Provide clear instructions.
- Provide testing accommodations.
- To ensure students have a fair opportunity to take exams in a manner that is accessible, provide alternative and authentic assessment methods.