Great software for grading multiple choice tests VERY EASY TO USE
Our school systems testing was based in Thinkgate, which is now defunct as of May 2015. Pre the Thinkgate implosion, scantrons were no longer purchased by our system (since we were using Thinkgate) and now, an alternative was needed if I didnt want to grade tests by hand during finals. I tried GradeCam (clunky, too expensive with a $15/monthly fee) and another teacher recommended this. There are two versions, this one with unlimited use at $9.99 or the other with a $1.99 monthly or $6.99 yearly fee. This is WELL WORTH the $9.99. While rosters and item analysis can be done on the computer. Creating test keys and grading tests must be done with a phone or tablet.
Pros: 1. allows printing of blank answer sheets for copies. When scanning with a phone, it takes a picture of the name so you can easily see in the list which paper belonged to which student.
2. Can use a CSV file to import names and use their student numbers to assign a ZipGrade student number, we use Infinite Campus, so that is an easy export/import. Sheets can be pre printed with student names/numbers on them if you create a class list.
3. Can do easy item analysis with a break down of how many students chose which answer.
4. Can export copies of the test sheet with item analysis into PDF
5. Can export data as a CSV file for spreadsheet manipulation/analysis
Cons: Would love to use it with our state standards because we are required to do "standards analysis." But that is something for later down the line.
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