Opscan Forms
Cover Sheet for Test Scoring and Analysis
Cover Sheet for Research/Data Processing
Cover Sheet for Evaluation Processing
Cover Sheet for Subgroup Summary
(for Student Perception of Instruction Evaluations only)
| The following table shows fields available on the various forms. An X indicates there is room to write text in the field. An O indicates there is space to mark "bubbles" so that the response is machine-readable. |
Color Items Name ID Form Seat# Group Pledge Dept Course Index
(CRN)Date Orange
60
X
O
O
O
O
X
X
Purple
160
X
O
O
O
O
X
X
X
X
Green*
48
X
O
O
O
O
X
Gray*
60
Click here to see details and images of the Opscans we offer.
Red (header Opscans) and Blue (student response Opscans) are for use with evaluations of classes only. A Red header Opscan must be included on top of each stack of Blue student response Opscans as a header sheet for each class to be evaluated.
*Some forms have space to print questions directly on the sheets (Green and Gray). A master is created either by printing directly on plain paper or by using special templates available from Testing & Data Services. The master is then used to copy the information onto blank forms. The Copy Center is familiar with this process.
Caution: If printing your own questions directly onto Opscans, printing (or copying shadow) must not enter the edges, especially the timing track area (black bars on the left edge), or the solid colored bar on the top. If this occurs, it will delay turnaround time. Also notice orientation differences between the front and back of these Opscans.
There are 10 possible responses for each question on our Opscans; however, we can only accept one response per question.
Response areas for each question are listed 1-10 horizontally, with a number inside each circle to be filled in.
Letters A through J are listed horizontally above response columns on all Opscans except Green and Gray.
Using Forms
To assure forms are processed properly, please observe the following:
Use Number 2 pencils only. Our scanner reads graphite markings. Other numbered pencils and pens may not have enough graphite to be read properly.
Fill in all bubbles completely. Checks, X's, or incomplete circles may not be read by the scanner.
Do not make multiple marks (more than one filled-in bubble per item). The scanner will pick up only one response per item. If questions are of the form "fill in all that apply", etc., they will need to be scored by hand or rewritten prior to distribution.
Do not fold, staple, tape, bend, tear, get wet, or otherwise damage opscans. Remember, these forms must go through a machine. In order to run, the sheets must be flat and in good condition. Forms that are too damaged to run will have to be recopied. However, photocopies will not work, since the scanner must read timing marks at precise locations, among other requirements. (Only the Gray forms are designed to be folded in a specific fashion to envelope size for mailing.)
Detail Specs & Images
| Orange Opscan - Orange and black ink on white paper; 5.5" x 8.5"; space to write Name, Course, Course Reference Number (CRN/Index), and Date; areas to code in ID number, Form, Seat Number, and Group. Accommodates up to 60 questions on front (blank on back) with ten (10) possible choices per question (however, only one choice per question accepted). |
Choices are listed horizontally with a number inside the circle to be filled in. Letters A through J are listed horizontally above response columns on this Opscan. Bottom-right corner cut at 45 degree angle. | |
| Green Opscan - Green and black ink on white paper; 8.5" x 11"; space to write Name, Course, and Date; areas to code in ID number, Form, Seat Number, and Group. Accommodates up to 48 total questions: 24 questions on front, 24 questions on back, with ten (10) possible choices per question (however, only one choice per question accepted). |
Choices are listed horizontally with a number inside the circle to be filled in; has space to print questions or to show work on front and back; however, notice orientation differences between the front and back of this Opscan. No letters are listed above response columns on this Opscan. Bottom-right corner cut at 45 degree angle. Caution: If printing your own questions directly onto Opscans, printing (or copying shadow) must not enter the edges, especially the timing track area (black bars on the left edge), or the solid colored bar on the top. If this occurs, it will delay turnaround time; responses may even need to be copied over to new Opscans. | |
| Purple Opscan - Purple and black ink on white paper; 8.5" x 11"; space to write name, course, course reference number (CRN/Index), Date, and Pledge; areas to code in ID number, Form, Seat Number, and Group. Accommodates up to 160 questions on front (blank on back) with ten (10) possible choices per question (however, only one choice per question accepted). |
Choices are listed horizontally with a number inside the circle to be filled in. Letters A through J are listed horizontally above response columns on this Opscan. Bottom-right corner cut at 45 degree angle. | |
| Gray Opscan (not for use with exams) - Gray and black ink on white paper; 8.5" x 12"; does NOT have areas to write or code in Virginia Tech ID number, Name, Course, Date, Form, Seat Number, or Group, etc. However, this Opscan does have plenty of blank space to the left of the response column on both the front and back. This space can be utilized to print questions directly onto the Opscan. |
Caution: If printing your own questions directly onto Opscans, printing (or copying shadow) must not enter the edges, especially the timing track area (black bars on the left edge), or the solid colored bar on the top. If this occurs, it will delay turnaround time; responses may even need to be copied over to new Opscans. (Also note orientation differences between the front and back of this Opscan.) Accommodates up to 60 total questions: 1-29 on front and 30-60 on back, with ten (10) possible choices per question (however, only one choice per question accepted). Choices are listed horizontally with a number inside the circle to be filled in. No letters are listed above response columns on this Opscan. Bottom-left corner cut at 45 degree angle. This Opscan also has three additional items (labeled A through C at the bottom front), which may be used for purposes such as to identify the sheet. This Opscan may also be folded in a specific fashion for mailing. Supplies of this form are limited. Requests for more than 2000 forms may take at least a month to fill. | |
| Red Evaluation Header Opscan (for use as header for evaluations only) - "Red" (Magenta) and black ink on white paper; 8.5" x 11"; space to write Date. There are spaces to code in Instructor's Last Name, Instructor's ID Number (only if required by department), Course Abbreviation, Course Number, Course Reference Number (CRN/Index), values for any Supplementary Questions, and Instructor Code (if used). (Completely blank on back except for timing marks.) |
| Blue Evaluation Student Response Opscan ("Student Perceptions of Instruction"; for use with evaluations only) - Blue and black ink on white paper; 8.5" x 11"; space to write Name of Instructor, Department, Course Number, Course Reference Number (CRN/Index), Date, and Written Comments. There are spaces to code in responses to standard evaluation questions 1-15. |
Two columns (List 1 and 2) with up to 20 items (choices 1-10) are provided to be used for responses to Supplementary Questions if used. Blank on back. Bottom-right corner cut at 45 degree angle. | |