EInstruction 8.0 Test Generator, 8.0 Test Manager, 8.0 Test Player, 8.0 Import Utility ExamView Assessment Suite User Guide

Dual-
User Guide
Version 8.0
ExamView® Assessment Suite Version 8.0
User’s Guide Version 8.0
Preface
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Version 8.0
Includes
Test Generator, Test Manager, Test Player and Import Utility (Windows Only)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements ........................................................................... 2
Installation Instructions ........................................................................ 3
Getting Started with the ExamView Assessment Suite .................................... 6
CREATE A TEST ............................................................................................................. 8
Use the QuickTest Wizard ...................................................................... 8
Build a New Test................................................................................. 9
Customize the Appearance of a Test ........................................................ 11
Print a Paper Test .............................................................................. 13
Print a Bubble Form (WINDOWS ONLY)...................................................... 14
Publish or Export an Online Test ............................................................. 15
Working with Learning Management Systems .............................................. 15
ENTER YOUR OWN QUESTIONS ................................................................................ 17
Question Bank Basics........................................................................... 17
A Hands-on Tutorial ............................................................................ 21
Copy and Paste Questions ..................................................................... 28
Import Questions from CPS Lessons (WINDOWS ONLY) ................................... 29
Import Questions from a Word Processor (WINDOWS ONLY)............................. 29
WORKING WITH CLASSES AND ASSIGNMENTS ...................................................... 30
Create a New Class............................................................................. 30
Enter Student Names and IDs Manually ..................................................... 31
Import a Class Roster .......................................................................... 32
Import Class Roster from CPS Database/Package ......................................... 38
Export a Class Roster .......................................................................... 39
Export Roster as CPS Database/Package.................................................... 40
Create an Assignment.......................................................................... 41
Import an Assignment.......................................................................... 43
Publish or Export Assignment Results ....................................................... 44
SCORE PAPER TESTS WITH A SCANNER................................................................. 46
Using Bubble Forms for Scanning ............................................................ 47
Dedicated OMR Scanning ...................................................................... 48
Plain-Paper Scanning (WINDOWS ONLY) .................................................... 50
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SCORE PAPER TESTS WITH CPS STUDENT RESPONSE DEVICES ....................... 53
About the Hardware ........................................................................... 53
Assigning CPS Student Response Device IDs ................................................ 55
Get Results from CPS Student Response Devices .......................................... 56
Student-Managed Sessions with IR Devices ................................................. 57
Teacher-Led Student-Managed Sessions .................................................... 60
ADMINISTER ONLINE TESTS ON YOUR LOCAL AREA NETWORK......................... 62
Before You Begin ............................................................................... 62
Create an Online (LAN) Test without a Roster ............................................. 63
Create an Online (LAN) Test with a Roster ................................................. 65
Take a Test with the Test Player ............................................................ 69
Get Results from an Online (LAN) Test...................................................... 71
PREPARE REPORTS FOR PAPER AND ONLINE TESTS .......................................... 72
Class Reports .................................................................................... 72
Student Reports................................................................................. 82
Export Assignment Results .................................................................... 87
PUBLISH AN INTERNET (HTML) TEST TO YOUR OWN WEBSITE ........................... 88
Publish an Internet (HTML) Test ............................................................. 88
Take an Internet (HTML) Test ................................................................ 90
APPENDIX...................................................................................................................... 91
Technical Support .............................................................................. 91
Using the ExamView Assessment Suite with Other Applications ........................ 91
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INTRODUCTION
Our mission is to enhance the learning process by providing superior products for
students and educators. We believe that the ExamView® Assessment Suite can truly
enhance your classroom experience.
The ExamView Assessment Suite Version 8.0 (including the Test Generator, Test
Manager, and Test Player) is a comprehensive solution for creating, administering, and
scoring tests. The software includes many features to save you time and generate
information to assess and improve student performance.
Use the ExamView Test Generator to
• Create a paper test in less than five minutes.
• Print multiple versions of the same test.
• Enter your own questions.
• Prepare an online test, study guide, and worksheet.
• Upload question banks and tests to Learning
Management Systems such as ANGEL, Blackboard, and
WebCT.
Use the ExamView Test Manager to
• Create or import a class roster.
• Automatically score a paper test using a scanner.
• Automatically score an assignment using CPS student
response devices.
• Administer and score an online test.
• Prepare a variety of useful class and student reports.
Your students use the ExamView Test Player to
• Take study guides, quizzes and tests using a local area
network.
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System Requirements
To use the ExamView Assessment Suite Version 8.0 your computer must meet
following requirements:
Windows
• Windows XP SP, Vista SP1, Windows 7 (32-bit), or Windows 7 (64-bit)
• Intel Pentium IV Processor 1GHz or higher (or equivalent)
• 512 MB RAM
• 500 MB hard disk space
• Monitor capable of displaying 1024 x 768 or higher resolution
• One available USB Port
• Internet connection to access the Web publishing and content update features.
Macintosh
• Mac OS 10.5.8 or higher
• Intel Processor 1GHz or higher
• 32-bit and 64 bit Kernel and Extensions
• 512 MB RAM
• 300 MB hard disk space
• Monitor capable of displaying 1024 x 768 or higher resolution
• One available USB Port
• Internet connection to access the Web publishing and content update features.
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Notes:
• The ExamView Assessment Suite includes a separate program called the
ExamView Test Player that you can use to deliver online tests on your local area
network. The system requirements are the same as those shown above except that
the application requires a minimum of 16 MB available memory for the application
and 8 MB of hard drive space.
• Some ExamView Assessment Suite features require hardware devices such as
student response devices and scanners. These devices may have higher system
requirements than those listed here. Check your hardware manufacturer’s user
guide or web site to verify that your system meets these requirements.
• The ExamView Assessment Suite may be accompanied by tests or question
banks provided by a publisher. All content in these tests/question banks falls under
the publisher’s copyright. Please refer to the publisher’s copyright notice for
additional information.
Installation Instructions
Note: If you received the ExamView Assessment Suite software from a publisher,
the installer will automatically copy the publisher-supplied question banks to a
new folder within the Banks folder. It may install an additional Publish folder for
storing files that are needed for publishing questions to the publisher-hosted
server.
To install the ExamView Assessment Suite
1. Insert the ExamView disc into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. A window will
automatically appear on your screen.
Note: On a Macintosh, it may be necessary to open the installer window then doubleclick the ExamView Assessment Suite installer icon.
2. Click Install. The installation Welcome
screen is displayed.
3. Click Next. The Software License
Agreement screen is displayed.
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4. Read the entire Software License
Agreement.
If you do not agree to the terms of the
Software License Agreement, click No to exit
the installation.
If you agree to the terms of the Software
License Agreement, click Yes to continue the
installation. The Choose Destination
Location screen is displayed.
5. The system automatically designates an installation directory on your system. (If you
would like it to install to a different directory, select it using Browse.) Click Next, and
the Select Components screen is displayed.
6. All the software components are selected to
be installed by default. If you would like to
customize your installation, simply select
the components you would like installed
and click Next. The Ready To Install
screen is displayed.
7. Click Install to continue the installation
process.
Note: If the auto run window does not
appear,
1. Click Start and choose Run.
2. In the Run window, type d:\setup.exe,
replacing d with the drive letter that
corresponds to the drive where the setup
file is located.
3. Click OK.
4. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
5. Remove the installation disc when finished.
Notes:
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• FTDI drivers must be installed to use CPS response devices with ExamView. An
installer for these drivers is automatically copied to the Extras sub-folder of the
program directory as part of the complete installation of ExamView. Navigate to this
folder and run the driver installer if they are needed.
• To uninstall ExamView for Windows, choose Control Panel from the Start menu
and then select Add or Remove Programs. Removing the program does not delete
any banks or tests. You must manually remove those files. Macintosh users simply
delete the program folder to uninstall the software.
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Getting Started with the ExamView Assessment Suite
Use the ExamView Test Generator to:
• Create a test
• Open an existing test
• Create new questions
• Work with a question bank.
To start the ExamView Test Generator, click the shortcut on your desktop.
If you do not have a shortcut, for Windows click Start. Highlight the Programs menu and
locate the ExamView Pro Test Generator folder. Select the ExamView Test Generator
option.
On a Macintosh, simply locate the ExamView Pro folder on your hard drive and doubleclick the ExamView Test Generator button.
The first time you run the software, a start up
screen prompts you to enter your name,
school/organization name, city, and state. This
information is used to help identify the files you
create. Please enter as much information in
this screen as possible.
Each time you run the ExamView Test
Generator program, it displays the Welcome
screen. You can choose to create a test using
the Test Builder or enter your own questions
using the Question Bank Editor.
Use the ExamView Test Manager to:
• Create a new class roster
• Assign an online test to a class
• Get results from an online test
• Score a paper test using a scanner
• Print a report
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To start the ExamView Test Manager, click the shortcut on your desktop.
If you do not have a shortcut, for Windows click Start. Highlight the Programs menu and
locate the ExamView Pro Test Generator folder. Select the ExamView Test Manager
option.
On a Macintosh, simply locate the ExamView Pro
folder on your hard drive and double-click the
ExamView Test Manager button.
Each time you run the ExamView Test Manager
program, it displays the Welcome screen. You can
choose to start a new class or open an existing class.
Note: Detailed help instructions are always available if you need assistance using
ExamView. Click Help, the question mark button, or choose the Help Topics
option from the Help menu to view step-by-step instructions. If you have trouble
while you are working with the software, you may want to review the
troubleshooting tips or visit www.einstruction.com.
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CREATE A TEST
The ExamView Test Generator program provides all the tools you need to create a
paper test or an online test from your own questions or from those provided by a
publisher. You can use the QuickTest Wizard to select the questions for a test, or you
can use one or more of the other question selection options.
After you create or build a test, you can change the instructions, reorder the questions,
change the layout, print the test, or publish an online test.
Use the QuickTest Wizard
If you want to create a test quickly with randomly selected questions from one or more
question banks, use the QuickTest Wizard. The wizard guides you through the step-bystep process of selecting questions for a new test.
To create a test with the QuickTest Wizard
1. Launch ExamView Test Generator. A welcome screen with
several options will appear. Choose the Create a new test
using a wizard option.
2. Name your test.
You can also click
the QuickTest
Wizard tool
from
the Test Builder
toolbar.
3. Select the question banks from which you want to choose
questions.
4. Identify how many questions of each type you want on your test and click Finish.
That’s all there is to it! If you want, you can customize the appearance of your test using
the many formatting options or you can select additional questions.
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Build a New Test
The ExamView Test Generator offers several question selection options to create a
new test. You can use the QuickTest Wizard or one of the other six options. The option
you choose depends on your particular needs. For example, you can select questions by
viewing the actual questions and deciding which to include on your test. Or, you can
select questions by learning objective or standard.
To build a new test
You can also click the
1. Launch the ExamView Test Generator. A welcome screen with New Test tool
several options will appear. Choose the Create a new test from from the Test
scratch option.
Builder toolbar.
2. Name your test.
3. Choose one of the question selection options from the Select menu, or click the
corresponding toolbar button.
Select Randomly – Choose this option if you want to select questions randomly.
You can choose the number of questions you want for each question type (e.g.,
multiple choice, true/false, short answer, etc.).
Select from a List – If you have a printout of your question banks, manually
review the questions and choose which you want to include on a test by
documenting the question numbers. You are then able to select the question
numbers from a list.
Select While Viewing – Use this option if you want to view the questions and
make your selections individually while viewing them.
Select by Standard – If your questions include learning objectives, local
standards, state standards, or national standards, use this option to easily select
questions based on this information.
Select by Criteria – Choose this option to select questions that match criteria you
enter. For example, you can select all of the multiple choice questions that cover a
certain topic and include specific keywords.
Select All – Choose this option if you want to quickly select all of the questions in a
bank or group of banks.
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4. After you choose a question selection option, identify which question banks you want
to use to create the test.
Highlight one or more question banks and click Select . The question banks you
choose appear in the lower portion of the window. Click Next to move to the next
step.
Note: If the question bank(s) you want does not appear in the list, click Folder to
locate the question bank(s).
5. Use the options provided to select the questions that will appear If you need help using
any of the selection
on your test.
options, click Help
for detailed
Depending on which question selection option you chose,
ExamView Test Generator displays a window with the options instructions.
you need to build a test.
6. Change the appearance of the test, print the test, or publish it online.
7. Save the test.
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Customize the Appearance of a Test
ExamView Test Generator includes numerous features that allow you to customize the
appearance of a test to your exact specifications. A few of the more popular options are
listed here, but you can refer to the help topic Customizing the Appearance of a Test
for a complete list.
Answer Space
Depending on how your students will complete the test, you can turn on or off space for
answers. For example, if you want your students to write the answers on the test next to
each question, you can provide space to do so. If your students will be using a bubble
sheet or a separate piece of paper, you can show only the questions. Choose Layout
from the Test menu. Click the Answers tab and set the corresponding options in the
Answer Space area. (Note: Some answer space options are disabled when tests are
set to display in two-column format.)
Mix Question Types
You can choose to group questions on a test by question type (e.g., multiple choice, true/
false, etc.) or mix the question types. When questions are grouped by question type, an
instruction line describing how to answer questions of this type appears.
Often state tests do not group questions by question type. If you want to create a test
that more closely resembles a state test, you can mix the question types. Choose
Layout from the Test menu. Click the Question Types tab and select Allow question
types to be mixed. Reorder the questions to mix the question types (see the
Reordering Questions section that appears below).
Two-Column Formatting
You can display tests in one- or two-column format, whichever best fits your testing
needs. Choose Layout from the Test menu. Click the Page tab and select Two
Columns. Choose whether you would like vertical and horizontal lines included on your
test.
Reordering Questions
Changing the order of questions is a snap. Just choose Reorder
from the Question menu, and you can drag and drop the questions
to your liking. If your test is set to group questions by question type,
your questions must remain grouped by question type when
reordering. You cannot move a single true/false question to a
position after the multiple choice questions. Instead, you must
move the entire group of true/false questions.
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You can manually
reorder or scramble
questions. Also, when
you print a test, you
can scramble the
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If your test is set to allow for mixed question types, you can click Sort in the Reorder
Questions dialog box to sort questions by question criteria.
If you want to scramble the questions, choose Scramble from the Question menu. From
there, you can choose to scramble sections, questions, and the answer choices in
multiple choice and multiple response questions.
Replace Font
If you want to change the font of your entire test, choose Replace Font from the Edit
menu. Select the fonts and sizes you want to use, and click Replace All. All questions in
your test will instantly update with the newly selected font choices.
Note: If you use the Replace Font option to replace a font, it is best to replace one
font (e.g., Times New Roman) with another (e.g., Arial). Do not choose to
replace all fonts with another font. This could cause unintended results such as
replacing symbols or other special characters (e.g., Symbol).
Adjust Multiple Choice
Do you need to alter a multiple choice test for a special-needs student? Choose Adjust
Choices/Columns from the Question menu to adjust your test. You can instantly
reduce the number of choices in all of your multiple choice questions.
Layout and Style
Several state and national test styles are built into the ExamView Test Generator.
Instantly format your test by choosing a style from the Style Gallery. For example, if you
want to format your test to look like the PSAT, choose Style Gallery from the Test menu.
Select the PSAT option and click OK.
If you do not see a style that suits you in the Style Gallery, you can customize the test
with the Layout and Style commands. Choose Layout from the Test menu, and set the
layout options. Then click the Style toolbar button and choose your fonts and styles. The
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figure below shows an example of a test with a customized bubble sheet style.
Print a Paper Test
After you create or open a test, you can print a paper test in just a few simple steps.
When you choose to print a test, the ExamView Test Generator prints the test and the
answer key exactly how it appears on screen.
To print a test
1. Choose Print Test from the File menu, or click the printer toolbar button.
2. Set the print options.
If you choose two or more test versions, you can choose to scramble the questions
using several options. If the test includes dynamic questions, the ExamView Test
Generator can calculate new values for each test.
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As part of the test, you can print an answer strip to make it easier to score paper tests
and a version map that identifies how questions align on each version of a test.
Windows only: To print a bubble answer sheet, select the Print Bubble Form option
from the File menu. Refer to the Print a Bubble Form section that appears below for
further details.
3. Click OK.
Note: If you received the ExamView Assessment Suite software packaged with tests
or question banks provided by a publisher, please refer to the publisher’s
copyright notice for information on the distribution of printed tests.
Print a Bubble Form (WINDOWS ONLY)
Using either the ExamView Test Generator or ExamView Test Manager, you can print
bubble forms to accompany your test. These forms are compatible with the plain-paper
scanning feature of the ExamView Assessment Suite. Refer to the Plain-Paper
Scanning section of the Score Paper Tests with a Scanner section that appears
below.
When printing the bubble form from ExamView Test Manager, you have the additional
option of printing student and assignment information directly onto the form.
(Windows only) To print a bubble form
1. Choose Print Bubble Form from the File menu.
2. Select the form that best fits your assessment needs.
When highlighted, a description of the selected form will be displayed on the right.
3. Click OK.
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Publish or Export an Online Test
The ExamView Test Generator enables you publish a test in a variety of online formats.
Regardless of the online testing option you choose, the steps to build a test are the same
as those you use to create a paper test.
Online testing options:
• Publish a test for use on your local area network (LAN).
• Publish a test to a publisher’s web site.
• Export a test as an HTML document that you can post to your own web site.
• Publish a test directly to ANGEL or WebCT.
• Export a test for use with your ANGEL, Blackboard, or WebCT lms.
The online testing format that you choose depends on your specific needs. Refer to the
other sections in this manual for a complete description of the various options. Detailed
instructions are available to guide you through the process of publishing an online test.
Working with Learning Management Systems
The ExamView Assessment Suite works with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
including ANGEL, Blackboard and WebCT. Tests and question banks can either be
published directly or exported to a file format that can be uploaded to these LMS.
To publish a test or question bank
1. Start the ExamView Test Generator and create or open a test or question bank.
2. On the File menu, point to Publish To, and then click the target Lms.
3. Select the LMS server profile and click OK.
4. Complete the options in the dialog and click OK.
5. Log in to your LMS to view the ExamView content.
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To export a test or question bank
1. Start the ExamView Test Generator and create or open a test or question bank.
2. On the File menu, point to Export, and then click the target Lms.
3. Name the file and click Save. Complete the options in the dialog and click OK.
4. Log in to your LMS and upload the exported test/question bank.
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ENTER YOUR OWN QUESTIONS
When you build a test using the ExamView Test Generator, you do so by selecting
questions from question banks. A question bank (or bank) is a collection of questions
and all of the related items (pictures, equations, learning objectives, standards, etc.)
stored in one file. Each question bank may contain up to 250 questions, but you can
have an unlimited number of banks. Typically, questions are organized into banks by
chapter or lesson.
Using the ExamView Test Generator, you can
• Enter new questions or edit existing questions.
• Copy and paste questions from another source.
• Using the ExamView Import Utility, import questions from a Word document or an
RTF file.
IMPORTANT: You can create a new question or edit a question while building a test.
However, editing a question after it is included on a test does not change
the original question in the question bank. You must edit or add new
questions in a question bank to make them available as you build tests.
Question Bank Basics
If you have not used the ExamView Test Generator to create your own questions,
consider the information in this section before you get started. For example, you can
include more information than just the question (e.g., answer, learning objective or
standard, student feedback, etc.).
Question Types
When you create your own questions, you can include one or more of the following
question types.
True/False
Yes/No
Problem
Modified True/False
Numeric Response
Essay
Multiple Choice
Completion
Case
Multiple Response
Matching
Other
Bimodal
Short Answer
Note: A bimodal question can be displayed as a short answer or a multiple choice
question on a test.
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Question Information
Questions can include optional information that is useful when creating a test. For
example, you can include learning objectives (or standards) and then select questions
based on those objectives. You can also use this information to generate class and
student reports. You can enter any or all of the following information with each question.
Difficulty
State Standard
Topic
Reference
Local Standard
Keywords
Learning Objective
Miscellaneous
Notes
National Standard
Use the pipe ( | )
character to enter
more than one data
element in a given
field such as a state
standard e.g.,
MA3-1.2 | MA4-1.
You can key question metadata directly into the appropriate information field or add it
using a list. To view the list, place the cursor in the information field of interest and then
click Add from List
. The default pick list is composed of question information
already present in other questions in the currently open bank or test.
You can change the pick list so that the default list is merged with
contents from an external list source. List files must conform to a
specific formatting convention and be stored in the Extras folder of
the ExamView directory. Refer to the List Authoring Guidelines
help topic in the program for details on creating custom pick lists.
(Windows only) To change the pick list source
1. Click Change List
to reveal a menu with available lists.
You can save common
metadata
information in a list
file and then share or
distribute the file to
stanardize the
entries by multiple
authors.
2. Select a list file name or choose to Restore Default.
• The name of the List Source is shown above the list. This source will either show
“Default” or the name of the list file.
• The default list contains only unique entries already recorded for questions in the
active file.
• Selecting an external list file merges the entries of that file with the default list, it
does not replace it. Entries for the external list file and the default list are combined
and sorted together alphabetically.
• Only one file will be added to the default list at a time.
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• If the external list file does not contain any entries for a particular category, the list
will not appear to have changed. However, other categories that are contained in
the external file will be updated.
Student Feedback
If you use the ExamView Assessment Suite to deliver online tests, you can include a
rationale and student feedback for each objective-based question (e.g., multiple choice).
As a result, you can set up your online tests to display feedback for incorrect responses.
For paper and online
tests, you can print a
report with the
rationale for each
item a student
answers incorrectly.
Narratives
A narrative is a table, a descriptive passage, a special instruction, a You can edit a
picture, or other information that you can attach to (or linked to) one question and doubleor more questions. All questions linked to the same narrative print click an image to see
together as a group on a test. Possible uses for a narrative include a how much space it
requires. You can
reading passage, map, chart, or photo.
also reduce the color
setting of the image.
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Images
You can easily insert an image (e.g., graph, map, photo, etc.) into a question or an
answer. Or, you can copy and paste an image from another program. Whichever option
you use, be sure to consider the size and readability of the image.
Color images and photos can use a lot of memory that, in turn, increase the size of the
test or question bank file. For example, a single color photo can be 1-2 MB. For paper
tests, the size of an image is not that critical. However, the image size does affect online
tests. Imagine students downloading a test via the Internet that includes three or four
photos. If you use color images, use the lowest possible resolution.
If you plan to include an image in a question, you should check the image for readability.
Can you read the information on your screen and on paper? If you create your own art,
use a larger font for text that appears as part of an image. For best results and smaller
file sizes, use black and white or 256-color images.
Other Issues
If you create your own questions or edit existing questions, consider these additional
guidelines.
When you create your own questions
• Do not write questions that refer to another question or depend on a particular
question order. Remember that you can scramble questions on a test. And if you
randomly select questions, you may not get the totality of the questions needed.
• Use tables, not tabs, if you need to create tabular material. Tables retain alignment,
especially for online tests.
• Use standard fonts (e.g., Times New Roman, Arial, etc.). If you use other fonts, you
may have difficulty sharing the question banks with someone who does not have the
fonts you used. This may cause issues with onlines tests as well.
• For multiple choice and multiple response questions, be sure to set the scramble
options for questions that include choices such as All of the above or None of the
above. You would not want one of these choices to appear as choice a or b.
• Do not worry about entering the instructions for the questions. ExamView Test
Generator automatically includes instructions for each question type. (Note:
Question type instructions are not shown when tests are set to allow for mixed
question types.)
• For questions that require specific instructions, add the instruction line to the
question stem or within a narrative.
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• Questions that contain wide images, tables, or equations will not display in twocolumn format. If you plan to format your test with two columns, try to keep your
images to roughly three inches or smaller in width.
A Hands-on Tutorial
This section provides a tutorial that will guide you step-by-step through the entire
process to create a question bank using the ExamView Test Generator. You will learn
how to create a variety of question types, save the bank, use a narrative, insert art, enter
question information, and print a question bank.
Create a New Question Bank
1. Start the ExamView Test Generator program.
2. Choose Create a new question bank from the Welcome screen.
If you are currently working in the Test Builder, choose Switch to Question Bank
Editor from the File menu and then select the create a new question bank option.
3. Name the question bank ExamView Sample Bank and click OK.
An empty question bank page (except for the title) appears on your screen. If you
want to edit the title, simply double-click it and change the title.
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Enter True/False Questions
1. Click New at the bottom of the window.
2. Choose True/False and click OK.
The question entry window for a true/false question will appear. Depending on the
question type, the entry screen provides different options. For example, the multiple
choice screen includes space to enter each answer choice.
3. Type the following question in the question entry area:
Using ExamView you cannot create different versions of the same test.
4. Use the Answer pull-down menu in the lower right corner of the window to set the
answer to False.
By default, all
questions are
assigned a value of 1
point. You can
change the points in
the Question Info
window.
5. Click the Info button at the bottom of the window.
6. Type Easy for the Difficulty field (DIF), 221-223 for the Reference field (REF), and
click OK.
7. Click Record.
You should see the question you just entered on the question bank page. If you do
not see the question information immediately after the question, choose Preferences
from the Edit menu. Click the Layout toolbar button, and then the Question
Information tab. Select the options to show Difficulty and Reference.
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8. Proofread the question. If you need to make any changes, double-click the question.
Or, highlight it and click Edit at the bottom of the window.
9. Create two more true/false questions using the following information.
ExamView gives you almost complete control over the appearance of a test so
that you can customize it to meet your testing requirements.
ANS: T
DIF: Easy
REF: 245
Stylized text, fonts, and special characters cannot be used in a test question.
ANS: F
DIF: Challenging
REF: 237
Save the Question Bank
Be sure to save your
question bank on a
regular basis. From
2. Choose Save from the File menu.
time to time, make a
3. Enter a question bank file name, and select a location where you backup of your files.
1. Proofread your work and make any changes as needed.
want to save the file.
4. Exit the program, or continue with the next part of this tutorial.
Create Multiple Choice Questions with a Narrative
1. If necessary, start the program and open the question bank you You can also press
Ctrl+N (Windows) or
just created for this tutorial.
Cmd+N (Macintosh)
to create a new
2. Click New and choose to create a multiple choice question.
question. Or, choose
3. Enter the following question, answer, and question information. New from the
Question menu.
Based on Table 1-1, ExamView 6.0 includes which feature?
a. QuickTest Wizard
b. Two-Column Layout
c. Select by Standard
d. All of the above
ANS: D
DIF: Average
REF: 242-245
4. Set the answer to d.
5. Choose a-c in the Scramble box to scramble choices a-c only when you create a test,
and set 1 for the columns.
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6. Click Narrative, then click New, and enter the following narrative.
Use the Table menu to insert a table. If you have time, format the table as shown
below. Center the information in the last two columns, shade the first row, and make
the column labels bold.
ExamView 5.0
ExamView 6.0
QuickTest Wizard
Yes
Yes
Two-Column Layout
No
Yes
Internet Test-Hosting
Yes
Yes
Select by Standard
Yes
Yes
Mixing Question Types
No
Yes
7. Enter ExamView Table 1-1 for the narrative name and click Record.
8. Click Done to return to the question entry window.
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9. Record the question.
When you record the question, both the question and the
narrative appear together.
It is important to use
a unique name for
each narrative you
create.
10. Enter the following question, answer, and question information.
Based on Table 1-1, ExamView 5 does not include which feature?
a. QuickTest Wizard
b. Internet Test-Hosting
c. Mixing Question Types
d. Select by Standard
ANS: C
DIF: Average
REF: 242-245
11. Click the Narrative pop-up (not the button) and choose the EV Table 1-1 narrative to
link this question to the table you previously created.
12. Record the question, and save your work.
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Enter Completion Questions and Run Spell Check
1. Choose to create a new completion question.
2. Enter the following question, answers, and question information.
Notice that the question has three possible answers. For online tests, students can
respond with any one of the answers.
ExamView is a computer ____________________ that allows Use the Shift key and
hyphen to create the
you to build paper and online tests.
space to write an
answer.
ANS:
program
application
tool
DIF: Average
REF: 247
3. Enter the next question, answer, and question information.
Use the online ____________________ whenever you need additional instructions to use ExamView.
ANS: help
DIF: Easy
REF: 251
4. After you record the question, choose Spell Check from the Edit menu.
5. Save your work.
Create a Short Answer Question with a Picture
1. Choose to create a new short answer question.
2. Enter the following question, answer, and question information,but do not record the
question.
Describe the picture above. What format is used and how big is it?
ANS: Student answers will vary depending on the picture used.
DIF: Average
REF: 277
3. Insert one or two blank lines above the question, and move the cursor to the first line.
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4. Choose Picture from the Insert menu, locate a picture, and insert it into the question.
If you cannot find a picture, start a paint program and create a simple illustration.
Then, copy and paste the picture into the question.
5. After you insert a picture, double-click the image and choose the Picture tab.
This window shows the memory size for the image. You can also change the color
settings here.
Try to keep the
memory size of each
picture as small as
possible.
6. Close the Format Picture window and record the question.
Wrap Things Up
1. Save the question bank.
2. Print a copy of the questions and review them.
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3. Make any needed changes.
Remember that you can double-click a question or narrative to edit it. Or, you can
highlight an item and click Edit.
If you want, switch to the Test Builder using the File menu and choose to create a
new test. Use the questions you just entered to build your test. Notice that as you
build the test, the instructions automatically appear (provided that your test is set to
group questions by question type).
4. Exit the program.
Copy and Paste Questions
If you have questions in another format (e.g., word processor, another test generator,
database, etc.), you can copy and paste questions from that program into the ExamView
Test Generator. While this is a simple process, it can be time consuming. Usually, the
copy and paste method is best for just a few questions.
Note: If you have many questions in a word processor format such as Microsoft Word,
you can use the ExamView Import Utility (Windows only) to quickly import your
questions. Refer to the next section for instructions.
To copy and paste questions
1. Choose to create a new question in a question bank or a test.
2. Highlight and copy the text (e.g., from your word processor) that you want to paste
into a question.
3. Switch to the ExamView Test Generator question entry window.
4. Paste the text into the question.
Depending on the question type, you may have to copy and paste the question
separately from the answer. However, you can quickly copy/paste multiple choice and
multiple response questions. Using the SmartPaste option, you can automatically
copy the choices into the appropriate places within the question entry window.
To use SmartPaste, highlight an entire multiple choice or multiple response question
including the choices (a. b. c. d. e.) in your word processor and select Copy. Switch
to the question entry window and press F7 (not Ctrl/Cmd+V or Paste).
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Import Questions from CPS Lessons
If you have all or most of your questions in a Classroom Performance System (CPS)
database, you can easily import your CPS lessons into the ExamView Test Generator.
The program includes step-by-step instructions that explain how to import your
questions.
To import a CPS lesson
1. Start the ExamView Test Generator in either the Test Builder or Question Bank
Editor mode.
2. From the File menu, select Import then the CPS Lesson... option. A file selection
window will appear.
3. Select the CPS file that contains the lesson to import and click Open. The Import
CPS Lesson dialog will appear. The dialog shows the lesson file tree structure from
the CPS file.
4. You can import only a single lesson at a time. Select the lesson and click OK to
complete the import.
Import Questions from a Word Processor (WINDOWS ONLY)
If you have all or most of your questions in a word processor format such as Microsoft
Word, you can use the ExamView Import Utility (installed with the other ExamView
Assessment Suite programs, for Windows only) to import your questions into the
ExamView Test Generator format very quickly. The program includes step-by-step
instructions that explain how to import your questions.
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WORKING WITH CLASSES AND ASSIGNMENTS
The ExamView Test Manager provides the features you need to track results for paper
and online tests. To begin, you must create a new class. Then, you can manually enter
the student information or import a roster from another format such as your gradebook.
Follow the steps in the appropriate section to create a new class and enter your roster.
IMPORTANT: You do not have to create a new class if you do not plan to track student
results or give online tests.
Create a New Class
Before you enter student information, you must create a new class. To do so, you must
enter information about your class (e.g., class name, class ID, period, and section) and
yourself (name, ID, school name, school ID, city, and state). Just a few of the fields are
required. Other fields, such as the password and school ID, are optional.
To create a new class
1. Launch the ExamView Test Manager. A startup window with two options will appear.
Choose the Start a new class option.
If you are already working with the ExamView Test Manager, save the current class
and choose New Class from the File menu.
2. Enter the class name and other fields as needed.
3. Enter your name, school, city, and state. The other fields are
optional.
You can change the
information at any
time by choosing
Class Information in
the Edit menu.
4. Click OK to record the class information.
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Enter Student Names and IDs Manually
After you create a new class, the next step is to enter your students. At a minimum, you
must enter each student’s name and assign an ID. You may also enter an alias,
password, and device ID. ExamView Test Manager provides an option to show the alias
instead of the name and ID on reports. You can assign a unique password to each
student to use when taking an online (LAN) test and a device ID to collect assessment
data using eInstruction student response devices.
ExamView Test Manager allows you to generate reports using optional demographic
information such as gender, socio-economic factors, race, and custom fields (e.g.,
instructor, location, etc.). Simply click More in the New Student window to display the
data entry fields to record this information.
To enter student information manually
1. Continue from the previous section where you created a new class. Or, start the
ExamView Test Manager to begin a new class or open an existing class.
2. Choose Add New Student from the Student menu, or click the Add New Student
button
on the toolbar.
3. Enter the student’s first name, last name, and student ID.
Note: If you plan to use a scanner to get results, use digits only
(e.g., 520403) for the student ID. Most scanner forms
provide for numeric IDs only. For online testing, use unique
student IDs across all of your classes. To use eInstruction
student response devices, be sure to also assign device ID
values (1-1000).
The Student Alias,
Password, and
Device ID fields are
optional.
Click More to view
additional student
fields.
4. Click Next to record the student.
When you click Next the program records the student and clears the data entry field
so that you can enter the next student.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter all of your student information.
6. Click OK when you are finished entering student information.
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Import a Class Roster
ExamView Test Manager makes it easy to import your student roster from other file
types. At a minimum, the file must include the student’s first name, last name, and
unique student ID.
Import Class Roster from Text
The text file can be either comma- or tab-delimited, include the fields in any order, and
contain additional information. In just a few steps, you can quickly map the pertinent
information and start the import process.
To import a class roster from a text file
1. Start ExamView Test Manager to begin a new class
or open an existing class.
2. From the File menu, select Import then the Class
Roster from Text... option. A file selection window
will appear.
• The text file can contain comma-delimited or tabdelimited data elements.
• Text files can be “.txt” or “.csv” formats. (Windows
also recognizes the “.tsv” file format)
3. Macintosh: Select the text file to import and click
Import. The Import Class Roster from Text dialog
will appear.
Windows: Select the text file to import and click
Open. The Import Class Roster start-up screen will
appear.
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4. Macintosh: Using the pull-down menus, map each Test Manager field to the data
element in the text file. At a minimum, the first name, last name, and student ID must
be mapped. Click OK to complete the import.
Windows: Select the option to Start a new import definition profile or, if available,
Load an existing import definition profile then click OK. The first step of the
Import Class Roster Wizard will appear. Follow the instructions in the next sections
to complete the import process.
(Windows only) About import definition profiles
• All settings and mapping choices made while using the Import Class Roster
Wizard are stored in the import definition profile (“.tid” file). If the profile is selected
in a future import, these settings are loaded into the wizard dialogs. You must still
click through the steps of the wizard. You may choose to use the definition profile
without any changes or make adjustments to the import mapping and save the
definition as a new profile.
• At the end of the import mapping process, you will be asked if Import definition
profiles that are
you want to save the import definition profile.
common for a school
or district can be
• You can save your progress in the Import Class Roster
Wizard at any time by closing the window or clicking Cancel. created and
distributed or
You will be asked if you want to save the import definition
shared. Simply add
profile.
the “.tid” file to the
Extras folder in your
• The list of available import definition profiles is made from
ExamView program
saved “.tid” definition files stored in the Extras folder within the folder.
ExamView program folder.
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(Windows only) Completing the Import Class Roster Wizard, step 1
1. Set the row number to start importing student roster records.
• Use the Preview window to view the first 10 rows of the text file. The row numbers
are included in the preview.
• Many text rosters contain header information, a row of labels for each data column.
Do not import the header row because it will appear as a student record.
• If the desired import starting point is more than 10 rows into file, it is recommended
that you delete the unnecessary rows from the file prior to import.
2. Indicate how the student names are formatted in the text file by selecting the
appropriate radio button.
3. Click Next.
(Windows only) Completing the Import Class Roster Wizard, step 2
1. Drag the names of the field that you want to import from the text file to the target
boxes next to the corresponding Test Manager field name. Field names not dragged
into a target box will not be imported.
• Student name and Student ID fields are required for import, all other fields are
optional.
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• Student IDs must be unique for the record to successfully import. If a duplicate ID is
found in the existing class or within the text file, that record will not be imported. A
status message at the end of the import process will report if and how many records
were skipped .
• You can drag field names to more than one target box. For example, you can map
the student’s last name to both Last Name and Password.
2. Use the arrow buttons to advance or reverse the content being previewed.
The preview will be updated in both the Source Text Fields list and in the import
target boxes. This is a useful tool for verifying that the desired import data is mapped
to the proper Test Manager category.
3. Click Next.
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(Windows only) Completing the Import Class Roster Wizard, step 3…
1. Value restricted fields correspond to check boxes in the Student Information dialog
and require additional mapping to indicate which check box should be selected. Value
restricted fields flagged for import will display either a checkmark or warning icon next
to their name. To ensure successful import of all the desired data, advanced field
mapping should be performed until no warning icons are displayed. Click Edit
Mapping to perform this step.
• Value restricted fields not flagged for import will have Edit Mapping disabled.
• You may continue with the import process and ignore the warnings, but values that
are not mapped to a check box will be ignored during the import process.
2. If flagged for import, select the format for the date of birth data using the drop-down
list.
• Only digits can be used to indicate month (M), day (D), and year (Y) values. Dates
cannot use strings such as "August" or "Aug." for the month.
• Digits can be contiguous (e.g., MMDDYYYY) or separated by slashes (e.g., MM/
DD/YYYY), dashes (e.g., MM-DD-YYYY) or spaces (e.g., MM DD YYYY).
• Year values can be specified using four digits or just the last two digits.
3. Click Finish. A message will appear asking if you want to save the import definition
profile.
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4. Save the import definition profile by clicking Yes, continue to import without saving
the profile by clicking No, or click Cancel to return to the wizard.
5. After the import process is complete, a message will appear showing the number of
student records successfully added and the number of records that were skipped.
Much of the student demographic information is presented as a series of check boxes.
These value restricted fields include: Gender, Grade Level, Sociological/Economic,
Race/Ethnicity, and Other. If any of these categories are flagged for import, additional
mapping will need to be performed to associate text terms with each check box.
(Windows only) To perform advanced import mapping
1. Key entries for acceptable matches into the text fields next to the Test Manager
Category.
• Separate multiple entries with commas.
• Text matching is not case-sensitive.
• You can copy entries from the Unique File Entries list and paste them into the Text
Matches field.
• Mapping is not limited to the entries present in the current file. To make the import
definition profile more generalized, you may key in values not shown in the Unique
File Entries list but anticipate needing in a future import.
2. Refer to the Unique File Entries list to determine if all unique entries have been
mapped. Entries not yet mapped will appear in red. Click Update List to refresh the
list. A warning icon will continue to be shown in the import wizard until all entries have
been mapped.
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• All value restricted fields have an Ignored entries sub-category. If you do not want
a particular entry to be imported, key it into this field. Entries listed here will not be
imported, but they will no longer appear unmapped and cause the warning icon to
appear in the import wizard.
3. Click OK to return to the import wizard.
Import Class Roster from CPS Database/Package
Test Manager allows you to quickly import your class roster from an existing CPS
database (Windows only) or CPS Package (Windows/Macintosh). Student last names,
first names, device IDs, student IDs, and other available student information are
imported into the Test Manager class file.
To import a class roster from a CPS database/package
1. Start ExamView Test Manager to begin a new class or open an existing class.
2. From the File menu, select Import then the Class Roster from CPS... (Windows) or
Class Roster from CPS Package… (Macintosh). A file selection window will appear.
3. Select the CPS database (“.cps” file) or CPS package (“.cxm” file) to import and click
Open.
• Test Manager requires that a unique student ID is assigned to every student. Either
assign student IDs to all students within CPS prior to import or select the option to
automatically add student IDs to the imported roster.
• A maximum of 1000 students can be imported into Test Manager. If the CPS
database contains more than 1000 students, you will have the option to import just
the first 1000 records or cancel the import.
4. If more than one roster is detected in the database file, a list will open showing the
roster names and number of students in each roster. Select the roster to import and
click OK.
5. The roster is imported and a summary of the number of imported student records will
appear. Click OK.
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Export a Class Roster
ExamView Test Manager easily allows you to export your student roster for use in other
programs.
Export Roster as Text
At a minimum, the exported file will include the student names. Other information fields
such as student ID, password, student alias, and device ID may also be included.
To export a class roster as text
1. Start ExamView Test Manager and open an existing class.
2. From the File menu, choose Export then Class Roster as Text.
3. Select the desired export options then click OK.
4. Name the text file and select the save location.
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Export Roster as CPS Database/Package
Test Manager allows you to quickly export your class roster as a CPS database
(Windows only) or CPS package. This ability gives you the flexibility to use the best
features of ExamView and CPS.
To export a class roster as a CPS Database/Package
1. Open an existing class in ExamView Test Manager.
2. From the File menu, choose Export then Class Roster as CPS Database (Windows
only) or Class Roster as CPS Package.
3. Name the database/package file and select the save location.
• The class information is also exported, including: class name, instructor name,
school name, city, state, and other optional class information if provided.
• The roster exports as much of the student information as possible, including:
student name, student ID, device ID, gender, ethnicity, and economically
disadvantaged status.
• Although an optional field in ExamView, the device ID assignment is required in
CPS. If any student does not have a device ID assigned, an option to automatically
assign device IDs will be offered.
4. Click Save. The class file is now available as a native CPS database/package.
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Create an Assignment
Before you can score a test, you must first build it using ExamView Test Generator and
then create an assignment in ExamView Test Manager. When you create the
assignment, the ExamView Test Manager automatically opens the test file and reads
the following information for each question (if available): answer, reference, learning
objective, local standard, state standard, national standard, and points.
If your test includes
objective and open1. Start ExamView Test Generator, build a test, and save it.
ended questions,
place the objective
Automated scoring methods such as scanning or response
questions (e.g.,
device transmission only work with objective questions such as multiple choice) at
multiple choice and true/false. If your test includes open-ended the beginning of the
questions such as short answer or essay, you must manually
test.
To build a test and create an assignment
score those questions and record the points.
Note: If you plan to administer multiple (scrambled) versions of a test, create one
version, print it, and then save the file. Scramble the test to create the next
version, print it, and save the test. For each unique test, you must create a
separate assignment.
2. Start ExamView Test Manager and choose to open a class.
3. Click the Create New Assignment button
on the toolbar, or choose Create New
Assignment from the Assignment menu.
4. In the New Assignment dialog, enter assignment name, category, term, and date.
5. Choose the option(s) to identify how you will administer the test. Click Next.
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6. Select the file name that corresponds to the test you created in You can click
Preview Test to
the ExamView Test Generator. Click Finish.
Note: If necessary, click Folder to locate your test.
make sure that you
are selecting the
correct test.
Fill in each step of the Next Assignment Wizard. When you
click Next, the program reads the answer key and other information that it needs to autoscore the test.
7. Review the summary information, and click Finish to complete the process.
After you create the assignment, it appears in ExamView Test Manager work area.
Notice the highlighted area in the figure below. The program shows the assignment
title, date, category, term, and possible points. A placeholder
(--) appears for each score.
You will learn how to get results from various sources in the following sections.
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Import an Assignment
Importing an assignment from another application brings in student responses, points
earned, correct answers, and some of the question information. Not all question types or
question information are supported for imported assignments and the questions
themselves cannot be viewed from within ExamView Test Manager. Aside from these
limitations, imported assignments appear identical to ExamView-created assignments
and can be analyzed using ExamView Test Manager's powerful reporting tools.
Importing from a CPS Database/Package
If you use CPS software to collect assessment data, you can import those results and
analyze the performance using ExamView’s reporting tools.
To import an assignment from a CPS database/package
1. Use CPS to collect session data to be used as an ExamView assignment. Save the
session in a CPS database (“.cps” file) or CPS package (“.cxm” file).
2. Launch ExamView Test Manager and open the class containing the roster that
matches the CPS database roster.
3. From the File menu, select Import then the Assignments from CPS… (Windows) or
Assignments from CPS Package… (Macintosh) option. The import dialog will
appear.
4. Navigate to the CPS database/package file and click Open. The Import
Assignments from CPS Database dialog will appear.
5. Complete Step 1 dialog information, selecting the session data to be imported, and
click Next.
• First select the CPS class roster that corresponds to the Test Manager class roster.
The session data associated with the roster will automatically be listed below.
• Once the roster is verified, select some or all of the session data listed in the dialog.
Each session data listing that is selected will import into Test Manager as a
separate assignment.
6. Complete Step 2 dialog information, assigning point values, and click Next.
7. Review the summary information. Click Finish to accept the imported assignments
into Test Manager.
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Notes:
• CPS assigns equal point values for all questions within a session. By default, this
value is 1 point per question. A different point value may be entered for each
assignment.
• Individual question point values can be changed after the assignment is imported by
editing the assignment information.
• Student records are matched to the ExamView Test Manager roster based on
Student ID alone. First name, last name, and device IDs are not compared.
• Each assignment can contain a maximum of 250 questions. CPS session data that
exceed this limit will only import the first 250 questions.
Publish or Export Assignment Results
Publishing and Exporting Assignment Results for LMS
ExamView Test Manager allows you to share assignment results with Learning
Management Systems (LMS) by either publishing directly or exporting to a file format
that can be uploaded. These features give you the flexibility to collect and analyze
assignment results in ExamView Test Manager and then post them online to your LMS.
To publish assignment results
1. Start the ExamView Test Manager and open or create a class file with at least one
assignment.
2. Choose Publish To from the File menu, and select the target LMS.
3. Select the LMS server profile and click OK.
4. Complete the options in the dialog and click OK.
5. Log in to your LMS grade book to view the ExamView assignment results.
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To export assignment results
1. Start the ExamView Test Manager and open or create a class file with at least one
assignment.
2. Choose Export from the File menu, and select the target LMS.
3. Complete the export dialog options and click OK to export the assignment results. A
save dialog will open.
4. Set the location where you want to save the exported file, enter a file name, and click
Save. The results will be saved as a “.csv” file.
5. Log in to your LMS and upload the exported assignment results.
Exporting Detailed Assignment Results
In addition to supporting formats for uploading into various LMS platforms, a Detailed
Results as Text option allows an assignment to be exported with information about
individual questions (not simply overall scores) as well as exporting student demographic
information (not just name and ID). This export feature is useful for bringing assignments
into other grade book or data analysis solutions.
To export detailed assignment results
1. Start the ExamView Test Manager and open or create a class file with at least one
assignment.
2. From the File menu, choose Export then Detailed Results as Text. The export
dialog will open.
3. Complete the export dialog options and click OK to export the detailed assignment
results. A save dialog will open.
4. Set the location where you want to save the exported file, enter a file name, and click
Save. The results will be saved as a “.csv” file.
5. Login to your LMS and upload the exported assignment results.
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SCORE PAPER TESTS WITH A SCANNER
Using the ExamView Test Manager, you can easily score student assignments with a
scanner. Currently, the program supports the following dedicated OMR scanners:
Apperson Advantage™ 1200 and the Scantron EZData® scanner.
Windows Only: In addition to dedicated OMR scanning, with the Windows version of the
ExamView Assessment Suite you can also use ordinary image scanners to perform
plain paper scanning to score assignments.
When you use a scanner to score your students’ tests, you…
• Save time.
• Get detailed results data.
Saving time is an obvious advantage. Scanner technology makes it easy to score
multiple choice, multiple response, and true/false questions. If a test includes both
objective and open-ended questions, you can score the objective questions with a
scanner and then manually score the open-ended questions, recording the points earned
for those questions.
The primary purpose of the ExamView Test Manager is gathering detailed performance
data to help you make effective decisions. A scanner provides a means to gather the
data from paper tests to score your students’ work and generate various reports. If your
tests include learning objectives, state standards, etc., you can then use that information
to pinpoint areas where individual students need additional help. You can also use that
data to identify trends for your entire class.
IMPORTANT:
• You must use specific forms with the scanners. Go to the product website
(www.einstruction.com/products/examview/examview-assessment-suite) for a
complete list of supported scanners and forms.
• You can only score objective questions (e.g., multiple choice, multiple response,
yes/no, and true/false) using a scanner. However, your test may include openended questions that you can score manually using the Edit Scores option in the
Assignment menu.
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Using Bubble Forms for Scanning
After you create an assignment, the next step is to administer the test and have the
students fill in their responses on bubble forms compatible with your scanner.
For dedicated OMR scanners, ExamView-specific bubble forms must be used. These
preprinted forms are ordered from the manufacturer. Refer to the Dedicated OMR
Scanning section of this guide for details on supported scanner models, form numbers,
and manufacturer contact information.
Windows Only: With plain-paper scanning, forms are printed directly from a laser printer
from either the Test Generator or Test Manager. Refer to the Print a Bubble Form
section in this guide for additional details.
(Windows Only) Plain-paper scanning notes…
• Plain-paper scanning only supports eInstruction bubble forms.
• The bubble form must be installed into the copy of Test Manager where the results
are being scanned. Verify that the form name appears in the list of forms displayed
in the Print Bubble Form dialog. If the form name does not appear, reinstall the
ExamView Assessment Suite Version 8.0.
• Forms should be printed on letter sized (8.5” x 11”) white paper at 100% scale, in
portrait orientation only. Plain-paper scanning does not support forms printed on
other paper sizes, colored paper, or forms that have been scaled or printed in
landscape orientation.
• For best results, a laser printer is recommended for printing the bubble forms.
• Forms must either be printed directly from ExamView or photocopied from an
original printout. Do not use forms that are photocopied from a photocopy.
• Verify that the forms are placed properly into the scanner ADF or flatbed. Check that
the orientation of the image side of the form matches the direction specified by the
scanner manufacturer.
• Verify that the bubbles are properly filled in with dark marks and erasures are
complete.
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Dedicated OMR Scanning
Dedicated Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) scanners are designed specifically for
reading special bubble forms, ordered from the manufacturer. Scanning these forms
reads the students’ responses for each question, stores this information for each student,
and automatically calculates their score based on the point values assigned to the
questions.
The following OMR scanners and forms are currently supported by ExamView Test
Manager and appear as options in the Get Results from Scanner dialog even if the
hardware is not available.
Apperson
Scanner: Advantage 1200
Forms: 2850, 2851, 2854
Website: www.appersonedu.com
Scantron
Scanner: EZData
Forms: 258936, 258937 259402, 259404,
259405
Website: www.scantron.com
To get results from a dedicated OMR scanner…
1. Launch ExamView Test Manager and open the class.
2. Select (highlight) the assignment that you will be scoring.
3. Click the Get Results from Scanner button
on the toolbar, or choose Get
Results from Scanner from the Assignment menu.
4. Select the OMR scanner from the drop-down list box. The option to Print correct
answers on scanner sheet will automatically become enabled if it is a feature
supported by the selected scanner model.
5. Select the connection port to which the scanner is connected, or click Detect
Scanner to automatically set the port.
6. Select the form used from the drop-down list box. The list of available forms will
change depending upon the selected scanner model.
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7. Set the beginning question number and click Next.
Tip: To save paper, you can reuse the same forms for several assignments. For
example, you can administer and scan a quiz with 10 questions. For the next quiz,
set the beginning question number to 11 and have your students fill in the bubbles
for questions 11-20.
8. Click Start Scanning to activate the scanning session.
9. Scan the forms.
If the student ID on the form does not match an ID in your class roster, the program
will give you the option to select the student from your roster.
10. Click Finish to accept the scores and return to the gradebook.
General Notes:
• Verify that the scanner is connected properly before you try to scan the forms. If you
have trouble with the scanner, contact the manufacturer for support.
• You may include up to 100 objective questions on a test. If you have more than 100
questions, divide the test into two parts and create separate assignments.
• Place the objective questions at the beginning of the test and number the questions
consecutively (e.g., multiple choice 1-25, true/false 26-40, etc.).
• If you have a problem with a form, you can make corrections and then re-scan it. If
necessary, you can manually enter the points earned.
• You can include matching questions, but the choices are limited to the number of
choices available on the selected bubble form. Check the form that you intend to
use to be sure that the number of answer choices matches your test questions. Or,
you can include matching questions and score the questions manually.
• The software allows you to get results for an assignment from multiple sources. For
example, you could administer a paper test to part of the class and an online test to
other students.
• You can scan forms in multiple sessions.
• If there are problems with a student’s form - missing responses, multiple responses,
out of range (e.g., entering an E if only A-D valid), etc.—an asterisk (*) will appear
next to that student’s name. Click Stop Scanning, highlight the student’s name, and
click Edit. You can change the response for any item. Click Start Scanning to
continue.
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Apperson Advantage 1200 Notes:
• If the scanner becomes unresponsive, click Stop Scanning, press Reset Options
(located on the scanner), and then click Start Scanning. If that does not solve the
problem, cancel the scanning process. Turn the scanner off; turn the scanner on;
and attempt to scan the forms again.
• The Apperson scanner prints the percentage score on the scanner form. For tests
with only objective questions all set to 1 point, the score will be correct. If your test
includes open-ended questions, the score printed on the form will not reflect the
open-ended questions. Unfortunately, there is no way to disable printing. However,
you can remove the print cartridges.
Scantron EZData Notes:
• If the status light turns an orange color, contact the manufacturer for assistance. A
problem may occur if there is a conflict between the scanner and another hardware
device.
• If you notice that the information is regularly misreading student responses, follow
the manufacturer’s guidelines for cleaning the scanner.
Plain-Paper Scanning (WINDOWS ONLY)
Plain-paper scanning allows you to print bubble forms using an ordinary laser printer,
pre-print assignment and student information on the forms, and scan the results using a
TWAIN-compliant image scanner. Because forms can be printed on-demand on
standard sheets of paper, plain-paper scanning provides great flexibility, convenience,
and cost savings over dedicated OMR scanning. Additionally, the hardware required for
plain-paper scanning can be used for other purposes.
Plain-paper scanning reads the students’ responses for each question, stores this
information for each student, and automatically calculates their score based on the point
values assigned to the questions.
IMPORTANT:
• See the product website (www.einstruction.com/products/examview/
examview-assessment-suite) for a list of image scanners that have been validated
for compatibility with the plain-paper scanning feature.
• Although not required, it is strongly recommended that the scanner is equipped with
an automatic document feeder (ADF) in order to be an effective tool for plain-paper
scanning.
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(Windows only) To get results from a plain-paper scanner
1. Launch ExamView Test Manager and open the class.
2. Select (highlight) the assignment that you will be scoring.
3. Click the Get Results from Scanner button
on the toolbar, or choose Get
Results from Scanner from the Assignment menu.
4. Select the desired scanner from the drop-down list box.
A separate entry will appear for every imaging device with TWAIN drivers installed on
the computer. Some scanner manufacturers will install multiple drivers for a scanner,
so multiple entries will appear in the list for a single scanner. Try to select the entry for
the scanner that is most appropriate for the model and connection of your scanner.
Tip: With plain-paper scanning, there is no need to specify a form and an assignment
does not have to be answered using the same form for all students. For example,
you can administer a 50 question multiple choice test with most of the class using
form ei50AE, but give students with special needs form ei50AE Jr. There is no need
to sort the forms or specify which forms are being used. The form information is
automatically read in from each sheet as it is scanned.
5. Set the beginning question number and click Next.
Tip: To save paper, you can reuse the same forms for several assignments. For
example, you can administer and scan a quiz with 10 questions. For the next quiz,
set the beginning question number to 11 and have your students fill in the bubbles
for questions 11-20.
6. Load the forms into the scanner ADF tray or flatbed.
Forms may be rotated 180° from each other but must be placed with the image sides
properly facing the scanning surface. Check that the orientation of the image face of
the forms matches the direction specified by the scanner manufacturer.
7. Click Start Scanning to initiate the session.
8. Scan the forms.
If the student ID on the form does not match an ID in your class roster, the program
will give you the option to select the student from your roster.
9. Click Finish to accept the scores and return to the gradebook.
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Notes:
• Verify that the scanner is connected properly before you try to scan the forms. If you
have trouble with the scanner, contact the manufacturer for support.
• If you have more questions than can be accommodated on a form, divide the test
into two parts and create separate assignments.
• Place the objective questions at the beginning of the test and number the questions
consecutively (e.g., multiple choice 1-25, true/false 26-40, etc.).
• If you have problem with a form, you can make corrections and then re-scan it. If
necessary, you can manually enter the points earned.
• You can include matching questions, but the choices are limited to the number of
choices available on the selected bubble form. Check the form that you intend to
use to be sure that the number of answer choices matches your test questions. Or,
you can include matching questions and score the questions manually.
• The software allows you to get results for an assignment from multiple sources. For
example, you could administer a paper test to part of the class and an online test to
other students.
• You can scan forms in multiple sessions.
• If there are problems with a student’s form - missing responses, multiple responses,
out of range (e.g., entering an E if only A-D valid), etc.—an asterisk (*) will appear
next to that student’s name. Click Stop Scanning, highlight the student’s name, and
click Edit. You can change the response for any item. Click Start Scanning to
continue.
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SCORE PAPER TESTS WITH CPS STUDENT RESPONSE DEVICES
Using ExamView Test Manager, you can easily administer paper tests and score them
with Classroom Performance System (CPS) student response devices.
When you use response devices to score your students’ tests, you engage students with
technology, and get instant, real-time results.
Similar to scanning results, student response device technology makes it easy to
automatically grade most objective questions (e.g., multiple choice, yes/no, and true/
false). If a test includes both objective and open-ended questions, you can score the
objective questions with the student response devices and then manually grade and
record the points for the open-ended questions later. Using student response devices
has the added advantage of engaging students with technology. Entering and
transmitting answers with student response devices is fun and easy!
About the Hardware
Supported Response Devices
Test Manager supports using CPS response devices to
transmit student results directly into the gradebook.
Supported response devices include CPS Spark, CPS
Pulse, CPS IR (infrared), Gen2 RF (radio frequency),
and vClicker. Currently, only numbered sets of devices
(K-12) can be used with ExamView. Individual, serial
numbered devices (Higher Ed.) are not supported at
this time.
About Device Manager
ExamView now can utilize Device Manager to configure and control the Student
Response Systems (radio frequency or infrared hubs and the associated student
response devices.)
You can access Device Manager from the system tray to set the receiver channel, power
down all the student response devices at once, and test the connection.
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To open Device Manager from the System Tray
1. Click the eInstruction logo in System Tray. A list of installed eInstruction programs is
displayed.
2. Select eInstruction Device Manager.
For more information on how to use the Device Manager utility, please see the Device
Manager Help file.
To access the Device Manager Help files
1. In Device Manager, select the Help menu.
2. From the Help file, select the Help option. The Device Manager Help file appears.
About the IR System
Each IR receiver unit supports up to 60 devices and under optimal conditions can accept
signals up to 50 feet away. Students must have a direct line-of-sight to successfully
transmit to a receiver and when under heavy use, may experience signal interference
that requires re-sending their response.
Students transmit their responses by simply pressing a button on the device. A feedback
grid should be projected to the class to allow students to verify that their results have
been successfully received.
About the Gen2 RF System
Each RF receiver unit supports up to 300 devices in K-12 mode and has a range of 150
feet. Unlike the IR system, RF devices are not limited to line-of-sight transmission.
Because of its large range, it is important that each classroom use a different channel
number to prevent communication problems. Devices and receivers are programmed by
eInstruction to a specific channel number and care should be taken not to mix the
devices from different sets. The channel number is displayed on the receiver in bright red
when powered by a USB connection. Access the summary screen to display the channel
number programmed for the device.
For example, this summary screen shows that device ID 3 (0003)
is programmed to communicate on channel number 15 (CH:15).
Notice that the lower right of the screen must show K12 (not HE) to
work with ExamView.
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Students may enter responses up to 12 characters in length which include letters A-J,
numbers, and symbols (+, -, *, /, X, Y, parentheses, decimal, space). Because of its
multi-character support, students must always press Send on the device when they are
ready to transmit their answer. It is important that students verify that all of their answers
have been received. In Teacher-Led Student-Managed sessions, the projected feedback
grid changes color when responses are received. For Student-Managed sessions, the
device’s LCD screen displays a RECV’D message.
To check the channel number on the Gen2 RF device
1. Start with the device powered off.
2. Press and hold down Power/Join. The device and serial numbers will be displayed.
3. While continuing to hold Power/Join down, press and hold down the right arrow (>).
4. Continue to hold both buttons down for several seconds then release both buttons.
5. Press the left arrow (<). The summary screen should now appear.
6. Note the channel number (CH:#). Press Send to return the device to normal function.
Assigning CPS Student Response Device IDs
In order to correlate the transmitted data with student records, student response device
IDs must be assigned to students.
To assign a student response device ID
1. If the Student Information window is not already open, double-click the student you
want to edit. Or, highlight the student and choose Edit Student Information from the
Student menu.
2. Enter the student response device ID number in the field labeled Device ID. To
assign device IDs to additional students, choose the student you wish to edit from the
list on the left or click Previous or Next.
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Notes:
• Device ID values are limited to numbers ranging from 1 to 1000.
• Although device IDs are an optional student information field, values must be
unique within the class file. In other words, the same device ID cannot be assigned
to more than one student in the same class.
Get Results from CPS Student Response Devices
After you create the assignment, hand out the paper test and student response devices
and start the student response device session to get the student results directly into
ExamView Test Manager.
To get results from CPS Student Response Devices
1. Launch ExamView Test Manager and open the class.
2. Select (highlight) the assignment that will be used in the student response device
session.
3. Click the Get Results from CPS Pads button
on the toolbar, or choose Get
Results from CPS Pads from the Assignment menu.
4. Test Manager searches for eInstruction receivers attached to the computer then
opens the Get Results from CPS Pads dialog. All detected receivers are
automatically shown by their COM port in the Connection pull-down list.
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5. Select the Session Delivery Mode using the pair of radio buttons.
Student-Managed: Students work in a self-paced mode. At any given time students
may be responding to different questions on the test. Depending on the hardware
system, the session will either open with a student feedback grid that must be
projected (IR) or an instructor feedback window that shows transmitted results in realtime (RF).
Teacher-Led Student-Managed: The instructor controls the pace of the assessment
and leads the class through each question. For both IR and RF systems, a student
feedback grid must be projected for the session.
6. Session settings may be verified or adjusted by clicking Sessions Settings.
7. Click OK to close the dialog and open the student response device session window.
Student-Managed Sessions with IR Devices
Student-Managed IR sessions allow students to work at their own pace. Unlike StudentManaged RF sessions, these sessions require that a projector is used to display a
feedback grid. When the feedback grid opens, the main gradebook window is hidden
from view to prevent scores from being projected to the class.
The feedback grid includes a box for each student, the top half of each box shows the
device ID number and the bottom half shows the current question number for that device.
The numbers combined with color changes allow students to monitor their progress.
IR Student-Managed feedback grid:
Feedback grid top numbers
correspond to device IDs, bottom
numbers show the current
question number for that device.
Notice how each student works at
their own pace.
A summary of the feedback grid
color meaning is shown below.
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Dark Gray/Gray = Disabled
Session has not yet begun. All
devices are completely disabled.
This example shows the box for
device ID 3 waiting to answer
question 1.
Light Blue/White = Ready for
Response
Session is active. In this example,
student with device ID 3 should
answer question 1.
Blue/White = Question
Answered
Blue/Gray = Unsupported Question
If the option to show unsupported
questions is selected in the session
settings, questions that cannot be
answered with the student response
devices will appear with the blue/gray
color combination. Students must use
the arrow buttons to navigate past
this question.
Blinks Green = Same Response
The green color flash indicates that a
new response has been received for
the question, but it is the same as the
previously recorded response.
Blinks Yellow = Different Response
The top half (device ID) turns blue
when a question (bottom number)
is answered. In this example,
question 1 has been answered by
device ID 3.
Blue/Blue = All Questions
Answered
The yellow color flash indicates that a
new response has been received for
the question and it is different from
the previously recorded response.
The bottom half (question number)
turns blue when all questions are
answered for a particular device
ID. In this example, device ID 3
has answered all questions and is
currently on question 10.
The red color flash and “X” display
indicates that a response is out of
range for the question. For example,
“E” is answered for a multiple choice
question with choices A-D. Out of
range responses are ignored and the
question number is not advanced.
Blinks Red = Out of Range
Response
Student-Managed Sessions with RF Devices
Student-Managed RF sessions allow students to work at their own pace and do not
require a projector to display a feedback grid. Students use the device LCD to track
which question they are on and when a response has been received. Because answers
may include multiple characters, students need to press Send at the end of every
response to signify that the answer is complete. Questions that have been sent will
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display a RECV’D message on the LCD. See the example screens below.
While students use their device LCD to track their individual progress, instructors monitor
the class progress through the Get Results from CPS Response Padssession dialog.
The session dialog is not projected and shows the student results in real-time as they are
transmitted to the receiver.
Scores are shown in either points or percentages, depending on the display settings for
the main gradebook.
Teacher-Led Student-Managed Sessions
Teacher-Led Student-Managed mode has the teacher set the pace of the student
response device session and is especially appropriate for younger grades. The
mechanics of this session are the same for both IR and RF devices. A typical scenario
for this mode would be to administer an assessment in the traditional fashion using paper
and pencil. At the end of the test period, the teacher starts the student response device
session, projecting the feedback grid and leading the class through the process of
transmitting their results.
The feedback grid displays each device ID in a box that changes color when the student
transmits a response.
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Teacher-Led Student-Managed feedback grid:
Feedback grid numbers correspond
to device IDs. Notice how all
students are responding to the same
question. The instructor uses the
arrow buttons (or arrow keys on the
keyboard) to change the question
number.
Click the arrow buttons or use the
arrows on the keyboard to change
the question number displayed to the
class.
A summary of the feedback grid
color meaning is shown below.
Gray = Disabled
Blinks Green = Same Response
Session has not yet begun. All
devices are completely disabled.
This example shows the box for
device ID 3 waiting to answer
question 1.
White = Ready for Response
The green color flash indicates that a
new response has been received for
the question, but it is the same as the
previously recorded response.
Session is active. In this example,
student with device ID 3 should
answer question 1.
Blue = Question Answered
The top half (device ID) turns blue
when a question (bottom number)
is answered. In this example,
question 1 has been answered by
device ID 3.
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Blinks Yellow = Different Response
The yellow color flash indicates that a
new response has been received for
the question and it is different from
the previously recorded response.
Blinks Red = Out of Range
Response
The red color flash and “X” display
indicates that a response is out of
range for the question. For example,
“E” is answered for a multiple choice
question with choices A-D. Out of
range responses are ignored and the
question number is not advanced.
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ADMINISTER ONLINE TESTS ON YOUR LOCAL AREA NETWORK
The ExamView Assessment Suite includes all of the tools you need to create and
administer online tests on your local area network (LAN). Use the online testing features
to save time grading tests and generate the information to improve student performance.
You can create online tests that anyone can take using your local area network (LAN), or
you can assign a roster to an online test. For example, you can use ExamView Test
Generator to create self-grading practice tests (or study guides) that provide feedback
for incorrect responses. You can also use this testing option to administer chapter tests,
quizzes, benchmark tests, homework, and worksheets. Then, use ExamView Test
Manager to get results from an online test and produce reports.
Before You Begin
Before students can take tests using your local area network (LAN), you must get ready
for online testing.
1. Talk to your network administrator to secure space on your local Talk to your network
administrator to get
area network to put the online tests.
everything set up
You and your students both need read/write (full) access to the before you publish an
online test.
network folder.
2. Ask your network administrator to install the ExamView Test
Player on your network and to place a shortcut on each workstation to access the
program. Or, you can install the player program on each computer.
(Windows only) Advanced: As a best practice, you can create a shortcut for the
program and set the target properties to include the following options. For example,
set the target to c:\examview\evpro.exe /nobrowse.
/nobrowse turns off the option for students to change the path (or location) of the
tests.
/noprefs directs the program not to write the preferences to the local computer.
/testpath= allows you to set the default path for the tests.
3. Start ExamView Test Generator, choose Preferences from the Edit menu and click
the Files toolbar button. Set the default online (LAN) path to the location on the
network.
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Create an Online (LAN) Test without a Roster
You can publish an online test with or without a roster for your students to take on your
local area network (LAN). If you choose to publish a test without a roster, the program
automatically scores the test. Anyone may take the test; however, the results are only
available immediately after a student completes a test. No results are stored in
ExamView Test Manager, and you will not be able to prepare any student/class reports.
To create and publish an online (LAN) test that anyone can take
1. Start ExamView Test Generator and create or open a test.
2. On the File menu, point to Publish To, and then click ExamView Test Player on
LAN.
3. Select Allow access to anyone and click Next.
Results are not
stored for online
tests without a
roster. These tests
are great for practice
tests and homework.
4. Enter a test title and follow the steps to set the remaining options (i.e., password,
question order, number of questions, student feedback, and reports) for the online
test.
The program provides numerous options that allow you to customize the online
testing experience for your students’ needs. Click Help to view detailed information
about the online testing options.
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5. Review the test summary information and click Save to save the online test to your
LAN.
You can set the
default folder using
the Preferences
option in the Edit
menu.
Note: When you save the online test, the program saves a specially formatted copy of
the test (with an “.eot” extension) to the location you specified. Remember that
your students must access the test file on the LAN. If you saved the test to your
hard drive, you must copy the online test (“.eot”, not “.tst”) to your network for
students to access.
6. If your test includes links to any multimedia files, you must copy those files manually
to the same location as the online test.
Students can now take the online test. See the Take a Test with the Test Player
section.
IMPORTANT: Preview the online test to make sure that everything is functioning
properly. If you notice an error, make changes to the original test and
publish it again.
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Create an Online (LAN) Test with a Roster
With the ExamView Assessment Suite, you can easily track student test results. When
students take an online test, the program automatically scores the objective questions
and stores the information in a database. Then you can produce a variety of reports and/
or copy the results to your gradebook.
To create an online test with a roster, you must first build and publish the online test
using the ExamView Test Generator. Then, you must complete the process by creating
an assignment in the ExamView Test Manager program.
To create a test, publish the test, and track results for selected students
1. Start the ExamView Test Generator and create or open a test.
2. In the File menu, point to Publish To, and then click ExamView Test Player on
LAN.
3. Choose Limit access to students in a particular class and click Next.
If you include openended questions, it is
easy to score student
responses manually.
4. Select the Launch ExamView Test Manager after publishing online test check
box, name the test tile, and click Save to save the online test.
Note: When you save the online test, the program saves a copy of the test (with an
“.eot” extension) to the location you specified. Remember that your students
must access that location on the local area network (LAN). If you saved the test
to your hard drive, you must copy the online test (the “.eot” file, not the “.tst” file)
to your network.
5. If your test includes links to any multimedia files, you must copy those files manually
to the same location as the online test.
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To assign an online test to a class
1. Start the ExamView Test Manager (if necessary).
After you publish an online test, you must complete the process by creating an
assignment for that class.
2. Open a class file.
3. Click the Create New Assignment button
or choose the Create New
Assignment option from the Assignment menu.
4. Enter the assignment name, category, term, and date.
5. Choose the Online test delivered over a local area network (LAN) option to
identify how you will administer the test. Click Next.
Select an ExamView
online test (.eot),
not a regular test
(.tst) file name.
You can preview a
test to make sure it
is the right one.
6. Select the file name that corresponds to the test you published in the ExamView Test
Generator.
7. You can allow your students to complete the test multiple times or over multiple
sessions. Select the appropriate option(s) and click Next.
If you allow students to complete an online test over multiple sessions, the program
will save their work and let them continue where they left off in a prior session.
8. Follow the steps to set the remaining options (i.e., password, test date, time limit,
question order, student feedback, and reports) for the online test.
The program provides numerous options that allow you to customize the online
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testing experience for your students’ needs. Click Help to view detailed information
about the online testing options.
9. Review the summary information and click Finish.
After you create the assignment, it appears in the ExamView Test Manager work
area. Notice the highlighted area in the figure below shows the assignment title, date,
category, term, and possible points. A placeholder (--) is set for each student’s score.
10. You should preview the online test to make sure that the test itself and online settings
are correct.
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IMPORTANT: To preview a test with a roster, start the ExamView Test Player and use
one of your student’s IDs to take the test. When you finish, go to the
ExamView Test Manager. Open the class file, select the assignment,
and choose the Get Results from a LAN Test option. You should see the
score for that student. Next, highlight (select) the student record and
choose Clear Assignment Results from the Assignment menu. Be sure
to clear the results for only the test you just previewed. Be sure to choose
the Update Online Tests option in the File menu to apply the updates to
the online test.
Notes:
• You can assign the same online test to multiple classes. Simply open another class
file and create an assignment. Point to the same online test when you create the
assignment. Make sure that your students’ IDs are unique across all classes.
• If you need to make any changes to the online settings (e.g., change the password,
edit the reporting options, etc.), choose the Edit Assignment Information option
from the Assignment menu.
• If you notice mistakes in questions, misspelled words, etc. before any students take
a test, make your changes to the original test and publish it again. IMPORTANT:
You must delete the assignment from the class and then create a new one.
Otherwise, the answer key and other information will not match the online test.
• If you notice mistakes in questions, misspelled words, etc. after any students take a
test, you cannot make changes to the test. However, you can adjust the points
earned to adjust students’ scores as needed.
• If you identify an incorrect answer or point value, choose the Edit Assignment
Information option from the Assignment menu. Click the Questions tab and
change the information. You can change an answer or point value anytime without
re-publishing the test. These changes are not updated in the actual test, but they
are applied to the students’ results. Select (that is, checkmark) the Adjust All
Students’ Scores for changes made to the answer key option.
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Take a Test with the Test Player
For tests that you administer on your local area network (LAN), students must use the
ExamView Test Player to take the test. Before your students can take the test, make
sure that the program is installed on your network and that students have read/write (full)
access to the folder where the test is located.
You can include any question type (multiple choice, true/false, numeric response,
completion, essay, etc.) on an online test. The program automatically scores any
objective (e.g., multiple choice, completion, or numeric response questions.) You must
manually score any open-ended (e.g., essay) questions as described in the next section
— Get Results from a LAN Test.
To take an online test
1. Start the ExamView Test Player program.
2. Enter the student name and ID. Click Next to continue.
3. Select the test and click Next.
If you do not see the test listed, click Folder to change the
location (if necessary). The program will show only those tests
that the student may access. For example, if you set a date
range when the test is available, you will not see the test if the
current date is not in that range.
If a student enters
their ID incorrectly,
no tests will appear
in the list.
4. If required, enter a passworrd. Click Next.
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5. Review the test information and click Start to begin the test.
The ExamView Test Player displays one question at a time. Students can answer a
question by clicking the radio buttons, clicking the choice buttons, or by typing a
response.
The options available to the student depend on the online settings. For example, if
you set the option to allow students to check their work, Score appears at the bottom
of the window. If you set a time limit, a timer is displayed.
A good common practice is to preview a test to ensure you selected the appropriate
settings.
6. Respond to each question. Click Next or press Page Down to go to the next
question.
7. Click End when you are finished. Click Yes if you are finished
taking the test.
Depending on the reporting options you set, a report will
appear.
You can set an option
to show the end-oftest report and
whether students can
print the report.
8. Click Exit to exit the program, or click New to start a new test.
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Get Results from an Online (LAN) Test
After your students take an online test, the next step is to get the
results into the ExamView Test Manager. When you perform this
step, the program reads the results and stores the data in the class
record. If your test includes open-ended questions, you must
manually score the questions and record the points earned.
Remember, that
student results are
stored only for online
tests that you
assigned to a class
roster.
To get results from a LAN test
1. Start the ExamView Test Manager program.
2. Select (highlight) the assignment for which you want to get results.
3. Click the Get Results from LAN Test button
or choose the Get Results from
LAN Test option from the Assignment menu.
The program automatically locates the online test file (with an .eot extension) and
reads the results from it. If you moved the file, you must locate it.
4. If your test included open-ended questions or you need to change a student’s score,
select the assignment and choose the Edit Scores option from the Assignment
menu.
The Edit Test Scores window shows you how your students answered each
question and the points earned. Select a student. For open-ended questions, select a
question. The student’s response appears for your review. Read the response and
enter the points earned. Click Next to move to the open-ended question for the next
student. You can change the points earned for any other question as well.
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PREPARE REPORTS FOR PAPER AND ONLINE TESTS
The ExamView Test Manager enables you to prepare a variety of reports based on your
students’ assignment results data. You can print a report for a single assignment, a
group of assignments, or all assignments. You can also easily customize a report to
include selected students filtered by various criteria. Many of the reports include graphs
and charts that provide a visual analysis of the data.
Use the ExamView Test Manager to generate the following class and reports.
Class Reports
Student Reports
Assignment Results
Assignment Results
Class Assignment Summary
Assignment Review
Open-Ended Responses Worksheet
Student Progress Report
Item Analysis Summary
Learning Focus
Item Remediation Summary*
Performance Summary
Class Roster
Learning Focus
Performance Summary
Class Performance Progress Chart
For each report, you can choose reporting options to control the information included in
the report. Using the filter option, you can generate reports for selected students or a
group of students that match the criteria you set.
Class Reports
The ExamView Test Manager provides numerous reports to help you understand and
evaluate your students’ performance. Depending on your needs, you may prepare one or
more of the class reports to provide useful performance data that allows you to assess
your class as a whole and then determine appropriate strategies to achieve the learning
objectives/standards. With each report, you can control numerous reporting options to
customize the report as desired. This section includes a brief overview and a sample of
each class report.
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Assignment Results
The Assignment Results report provides performance data for each student for a
particular assignment. The report includes the student’s name, ID, points earned, and
percentage achieved. For an online test, the report also includes attempts to complete
the assignment, the start time (date and time), and the duration of the assignment (i.e.,
the total time to complete the assignment).
The report also includes a separate page with the assignment statistics for the entire
class (i.e., median, mean, low score, high score, range, and standard deviation) and a
graph of the frequency distribution. When you choose this report, you can control various
reporting options. For example, you can choose to show all of the student information or
you can include the ID or alias for each student.
Using the statistical data in the Assignment Results report, you can see how the majority
of the students performed on the assignment. The duration data provides useful
information for future reference; you can calculate the approximate amount of time
required for the students to complete the assignment. Finally, you might use the
Assignment Results report to post the results of an assignment.
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Class Assignment Summary
The Class Assignment Summary report provides each student’s average for all
assignments or for a particular category (i.e., tests, quizzes, etc.) of assignments. You
can summarize the data for all terms or one term. For example, you can create a report
that shows each student’s average for all tests in the first term.
Over time, the Class Assignment Report provides useful data to help you assess the
performance of your class as a whole. From this information, you might be better
equipped to assess the effectiveness of your teaching strategies and the associated
assignments as they relate to the learning objectives/standards for the class.
Note: In the Class Assignment Summary report, the shaded area (
) shows the
median performance range for the class and the diamond ( ) shows the exact
student average.
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Open-Ended Responses Worksheet
The Open-Ended Responses Worksheet report allows you to score the open-ended
questions that your students complete as part of an online test. Follow these steps to
score open-ended questions and enter the scores into the ExamView Test Manager.
1. After all of your students finish an online test, use this option to get the results into the
ExamView Test Manager. This process reads all of the student responses for the
assignment including the open-ended questions (essay, short answer, etc.).
2. Print the Open-Ended Responses Worksheet. The report includes the open-ended
responses for each student and space for you to write the points earned for each
question.
3. After you complete the worksheet, use the Edit Scores option to enter the results into
the program.
You can use the Open-Ended Responses Worksheet report to work away from your
computer. You can score open-ended questions anywhere and then enter the scores
into the ExamView Test Manager at a convenient time.
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Item Analysis Summary
The Item Analysis Summary report provides the percent of the class that answered
each question correctly. For multiple choice questions, the report also shows the percent
of the class that selected each response (or answer choice).
You can use the response analysis in the Item Analysis Summary to identify areas in
which you may want to focus a re-teaching activity so that you can better address
particular learning objectives/standards. For questions with a high, correct response rate,
you can use the information to validate the question. Alternatively, if students
consistently answered a question incorrectly, you can assess whether this points to the
integrity of the question. For example, suppose students answered a question
overwhelmingly (e.g., 60%) with an incorrect response. This may have occurred because
you recorded an incorrect answer for the question, the question was unclear, or did you
not completely cover the information in class.
If, in a particular multiple choice question, the student responses are evenly distributed
for all of the answer choices, the analysis may indicate that students randomly selected a
response. If, in another multiple choice question, students selected the correct response
at 65% followed by 30% for the next response. This response analysis data may point to
a common mistake students made in determining the correct answer for the question. On
a question-by-question basis, you should look for similar patterns; such information can
provide insight into your students’ understanding of the material covered by the
assignment.
Note: In the Item Analysis Summary report, a warning icon appears next to any
question answered incorrectly by a percent of the class that is greater than the
threshold level.
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Item Remediation Summary
The Item Remediation Summary report provides a summary of questions that the class
answered incorrectly at a rate higher than the set threshold level. The report pinpoints
questions that may require re-teaching. The report also provides links to remedial
instruction resources. Look for the globe icon to indicate that content hyperlinks are
supported.
Note: Remediation hyperlinks are only available for keywords and state standards.
The state standard information must include an alignment code in order to link to
remedial instruction. The ExamView® Learning Series questions include state
standard alignment codes. Learn more at www.einstruction.com/products/
examview/examview-learning-series.
You can use the Item Remediation Summary to identify problem areas for your class and
locate remedial instruction activities to help with re-teaching. The report shows the
questions that fall above your set threshold, the question type, class average, state or
learning objective, and hyperlinked keywords and state standards associated with the
questions.
Remedial instruction is provided through netTrekker d.i. You must have an active
netTrekker d.i. account to access the resources. Learn more by visiting
www.netTrekker.com
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Class Roster
The Class Roster report generates an alphabetical list of the students in a particular
class. You can create a filter to include all of the class or selected students. Additionally,
you can customize the Class Roster report by choosing to include the supplemental
student information (i.e., ID/alias, password, grade, date of birth, sociological/economic,
etc.).
You might use this report to have a printed record of the ID/alias and password for each
of the students in each class. You could then conveniently reference this printout if a
student forgets their ID, alias, or password. However, to maintain privacy of the IDs, you
would want to keep the printout in a secure location where students and others could not
access the information.
Learning Focus
The Learning Focus report provides a wealth of information to help you identify areas
where your class (as a whole) needs to focus their learning efforts. To use this report
effectively, the assignments you create must consistently include data for one or more of
the following fields: learning objective, local standard, state standard, or national
standard.
A key advantage of using the ExamView Test Manager is the automated collection of
data over multiple assessments. The report shows the number of items for each
standard, allowing you to gauge whether a standard was adequately covered. You can
select one or more assignments by category or by date. You must also identify a focus
range (e.g., 0% - 70%). The program produces a report that shows each standard (or
learning objective), the number of questions assessed for that standard, class average,
and how many students are in the focus range.
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Similar to the Item Remediation Summary report, remedial content links may be
available for the Learning Focus report when the focus is set to Learning Objective or
State Standard. Remedial instruction is provided through netTrekker d.i. You must have
an active netTrekker d.i. account to access the resources. Learn more by visiting
www.netTrekker.com
Note: The shaded area (
) shows the performance for the median 70% of the
students in your class. For example, if there are 20 students in your class, the
top 3 scores (15%) and lowest 3 scores (15%) would not be included. The range
of scores represents 14 students or 70% of the class. The diamond ( ) shows
the actual class average. Use the graphs to see how the majority of students
performed. If the area is relatively short, students’ scores were similar.
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Performance Summary
The Performance Summary report provides a summary of your class’ performance for
all class assignments in a category over a specified date range. The Performance
Summary report lists a learning objective/standard, the number of items (i.e., questions)
that assess that objective/standard, and the proficiency level that the class as a whole
has attained.
To use the Performance Summary report effectively, you must consistently include
question information for one or more of the following fields in each of the items you
create: learning objective, local standard, state standard, or national standard. (Many
publishers include this information for the questions they provide.)
You can customize the Performance Summary report to generate the performance data
that best meets your needs. You can select the date range for the class assignments,
and you can set an appropriate proficiency target (e.g., 70% and above) for the class
assignments at a particular time in the term. As an example, you might set the
proficiency target at 70% with the first class assignment that covers a particular learning
objective/standard. Then, on a subsequent class assignment on the same learning
objectives/standards, you might set the proficiency target at 80%.
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Class Performance Progress Chart
The Class Performance Progress Chart report shows at a glance how each student is
performing on each of the learning objectives/standards for all assignments in a category
over a specified date range. The report lists a learning objective/standard, the number of
items (i.e., questions) that assess that learning objective/standard, and a proficiency
indicator for each of the students.
To use the Class Performance Progress Chart report effectively, you must consistently
include question information for one or more of the following fields in each of the items
you create: learning objective, local standard, state standard, or national standard.
(Many publishers include this information for the questions they provide.)
To customize the Class Performance Progress Chart, you can set the category of
assignments, the date range of the class assignments, and the proficiency level based
on your performance criteria. The report shows one of three to five icons to indicate each
student’s performance on each of the learning objectives/standards.
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Student Reports
The ExamView Test Manager provides five reports that highlight each student’s
individual performance for one or more assignments. This section includes a brief
overview and a sample of each student report.
Assignment Results
The Assignment Results report reflects a student’s performance for one assignment.
The report includes the following information: assignment average, points earned for
each question, and the student’s response for each question.
If you select the option for performance results for learning objectives/standards, the
Assignment Results report also includes each learning objective and the following
performance data for that learning objective/standard: the average, points earned, the
proficiency level, and the specific questions in the class assignment. To use the
Assignment Results report effectively, you must consistently include question
information for one or more of the following fields in each of the items you create:
learning objective, local standard, state standard, or national standard. (Many publishers
include this information for the questions they provide.)
You can use this report to identify individual student proficiency levels for particular
learning objectives/standards for each assignment. This information may also help you
to identify areas in which a student may need remedial work.
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Assignment Review
The Assignment Review report provides a tool to help your students understand the
mistakes they made on an assignment. For each question answered incorrectly, the
report shows the following: points earned, student’s response, correct answer,
explanation, study tip, and focus area (depending on the information available).
To use the Assignment Review report effectively, you must consistently include extra
question information for each of the items you create. (Many publishers include this
information for the questions they provide.) For example, a study tip such as Refer to pp.
23-25 is the information in the Reference field for a question. Students, in this example,
could use the report to refer to the specified pages in their textbook as they review the
questions that they answered incorrectly.
Students can use the Assignment Review report to review the completed assignments
and to learn from their incorrect answers.
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Student Progress Report
The Student Progress Report shows a student’s progress for one or more terms. The
report organizes the results by term and provides the following information for each
assignment: assignment description, date assigned, category, points earned, percent
achieved, and class average. A summary shows the term average by listing the total
points earned out of the total possible points, the equivalent percent, and the class
average.
You can use the Student Progress Report to depict the student’s progress over time.
Learning Focus
The Learning Focus report identifies areas where a student needs to focus his/her
learning efforts. Based on a proficiency level you set, the report lists the learning
objectives/standards that a student has not mastered. For each of the learning
objectives/standards the student has not yet mastered, the Learning Focus report lists
the learning objective/standard, the associated number of items, the points earned on
items, and the proficiency level that the student has attained.
You can customize the Learning Focus report to generate the performance data that
best meets your needs. You can select one or more class assignments by category and
the date range for the assignments. You can set an appropriate focus range (e.g., 0% 70%) for the class assignments at a particular time in the term. As an example, you might
set the focus range at 0% to 70% with the first class assignment that covers a particular
learning objective/standard. Then, on a subsequent class assignment on the same
learning objectives/standards, you might set the focus range to 0% to 80%.
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You can use the Learning Focus report to help a student know exactly what to study in
order to attain mastery level on the identified learning objectives/standards.
Note: The shaded area (
) shows the performance for the median 70% of the
students in a class. For example, if there are 20 students in a class, the top 3
scores (15%) and lowest 3 scores (15%) would not be included. The range of
scores for 14 students (70%) would be represented. The diamond ( ) shows
your student’s actual performance. Use the graphs to see how a student
performed in relation to his/her class. For example, if the diamond appears near
or past the right edge of the shaded area, the student’s performance is in the
upper range for the class. If the shaded area is relatively short, students’ scores
were similar.
Performance Summary
The Performance Summary report shows, at a glance, how a student is performing on
all learning objectives/standards for all assignments in a category over a specified date
range. The Performance Summary report lists each learning objective/standard, the
number of items (i.e., questions) that assess each learning objective/standard, a
proficiency score for each learning objective/standard, whether the student is proficient
based on the proficiency target, and the average for each learning objective/standard.
To use the Performance Summary report effectively, you must consistently include
question information for one or more of the following fields in each of the items you
create: learning objective, local standard, state standard, or national standard. (Many
publishers include this information for the questions they provide.)
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You can use the Performance Summary report to identify specific learning objectives/
standards where the student needs to focus his/her learning efforts.
Print a Report
After ExamView Test Manager prepares a report, you can print
the report in just a few simple steps. When you are ready to print a
report, follow these general instructions. Numerous report options
allow you to customize the information that appears on the printout.
For detailed instructions and options, see the corresponding help
topic in the application.
You can set a filter to
print only selected
students based on
various criteria.
To print a report
1. Click the Report menu and choose a report.
2. Select the report options.
3. Click OK to display the report.
4. While viewing the report, click Print to send the report to the printer.
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Export Assignment Results
The ExamView Test Manager enables you export the students’ results data for an
assignment. You can export summary data (e.g., student name, ID, and percentage) or
detailed data (e.g., student information, all responses, answer key, etc.). With the export
option you can export student results in order to import them into your gradebook or a
spreadsheet. For more advanced users, you can export the results for use with a student
information system.
To export the results for an assignment
1. Select an assignment.
2. On the File menu, point to Export, and then click the Assignment Results as Text
or Assignment Results as XML option.
Use the as Text option to export results for use with a gradebook or a spreadsheet
program. Use the as XML option to export results to a student information system.
3. Set the options (if necessary) and then enter a file name.
Note: You can also use the Copy All Class Records option in the Edit menu to copy
all of the information in the work area. Then, you can paste that information into
a spreadsheet document.
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PUBLISH AN INTERNET (HTML) TEST TO YOUR OWN WEBSITE
Using the ExamView Test Generator, you can publish any test as an HTML document.
You can choose to create a self-grading study guide or a test that will send student
results to you via email. After you publish the test, you must copy the files to your website
so that your students can access the test.
Publishing an HTML test is a quick way to create an online test. However, these
disadvantages exist: (1) you must have your own website and know how to upload files;
(2) there are no settings to control when and who may access a test; (3) results are not
stored in a database for access at a later time; and (4) getting results via email can be
unreliable due to network settings and spam filters.
For many situations, the HTML testing features provide an acceptable solution to meet a
variety of online testing needs. Review the instructions in this section to learn how to
publish an Internet (HTML) test.
Note: Publishers may restrict or prohibit the use of their question bank content on
public websites. Please refer to the publisher’s copyright notice for information
on obtaining permissions to use their content online.
Publish an Internet (HTML) Test
Follow the instructions below to set the features for the online test and save it to your
hard drive.
To publish an Internet test
1. Start the ExamView Test Generator and create or open a test.
2. On the File menu, point to Export, and then click HTML.
3. Enter a test title and choose to export a study guide or a test.
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A study guide is a self-grading test. You can choose to show
the rationale, feedback, and reference if your test includes this
information. Doing so makes the study guide a true learning
experience rather than just telling the students that an answer is
right or wrong.
Student feedback can
include a hyperlink to
remedial learning
material.
Choosing a test allows students to take it online, and you receive a separate results
email for each student. You must include a valid email address. You also have the
option to show a student his/her results after completing a test. The results email will
contain the student name and his/her score.
4. Click Save to save the HTML document and image files to your hard
drive.
When you publish an online test, the ExamView Test Generator
saves an HTML file and all of the supporting images. The images are
stored in a folder named similar to the test file itself.
5. Copy the HTML file and the folder with its contents to your website. Do not change
anything including the folder name.
Note: If you do not know how to copy files to your website and set a hyperlink, contact
your technology support person. The process varies depending on your
particular system.
6. Preview the test before your students take it.
For tests, answer some or all of the questions. Then, click Grade & Submit and
make sure that you receive a results email. It’s very easy to enter the wrong email
address. Doing so will cause you to not receive any emails.
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Take an Internet (HTML) Test
After you publish an HTML test and copy it to your website, your students can take the
test anytime from anywhere they can access the Internet. You must provide your
students with the website address (URL) to access the test.
To take an Internet test
1. Start your web browser.
2. Enter the website address to go directly to the test or to a page with a hyperlink to the
test.
3. When the test appears, enter your name (and email/ID if requested).
4. Complete the test.
5. When you finish your online work, click Check Your Work for a study guide or Grade
& Submit for a test.
Note: For a test, you will receive a results email for each student shortly after the
student clicks Grade & Submit .
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APPENDIX
Technical Support
Before seeking technical support, please check the following:
• Is your computer working properly?
• Try some other software, which you know is working, on the same computer.
• Try the software on another computer.
• Can you repeat the problem? Does the problem occur at the same point each time?
In order to help you as quickly as possible, have the following information available
before you contact technical support:
• Version of the software (e.g., 8.0.0082) from the start-up splash screen or from the
About ExamView… screen (accessed from the Help menu)
• Brand, model, and configuration of the computer you are using
• System version (Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS
X 10.6, Mac OS X 10.7etc.)
• The exact wording of any error message
To contact a technical support representative, visit www.einstruction.com\support.
eInstruction provides technical support for the ExamView Assessment Suite. For
versions of ExamView received from a publisher, contact your publisher for support.
Refer to your publisher’s website to obtain the technical support contact information.
Using the ExamView Assessment Suite with Other Applications
Many other products work with the ExamView Assessment Suite software and its
content. The ExamView Assessment Suite also works with several bubble sheet OMR
scanners and student response system devices to make grading your tests quick and
easy.
For a complete description of the products that work with the ExamView Assessment
Suite, visit www.einstruction.com/products/examview/examview-assessment-suite.
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