Academic Computing Services
SCANTRON Model 888P+
The Scantron Model 888P+ is an optical mark reader (OMR) and is faster (scores 2000 tests per hour) and very quiet when
compared to the 888 model. This scanner is a standalone machine and is not connected to any computer or printer. When
feeding test forms through this scanner, test results are stamped on each individual form. This scanner approach does not
provide a gradebook function nor does it provide a detailed printout of the results. See document ACS-233 to learn more
about ParScore – a gradebook and test scoring software program available at the ACS Service Desk in LA5-371.
Basic Functions
Available Forms
Test Scoring – Both Sides Now
General
Using both sides of a Scantron form, this scanner can score
and error mark objective and performance-based tests of up
to 100 questions at a rate of 30 to 40 forms per minute.
# Items # Choices
Form #
Short Quiz
15
5
815-E
Two Part Exam *
100
5
882
Two Part Exam *
100
5
882-E
Two Part Exam
100
5
882-E-Lovas
50 MC
15 Match
5 MC
15 Match
883-E
Four Part Exam
200
5
884-E
Mini Essay Book
100
5
886-E
Mini Essay Book
100
5
886-E-Lovas
Item Analysis (Blue)
25/side
-
9701
Item Analysis (Red)
50
-
9702
Item Analysis (Green) *
100
-
9700
25/side
-
9601
Election Results
Tally Sheet
100
-
9871
100 Candidates
100
-
100-B
15 Candidates
15
-
115-B
100 Candidates
with space for names
100
-
151-B
Percentage and Raw Score
You can print the total number of correct answers as a raw
score or percentage and raw score.
Combines Objective and Performance Based Scores
You have the option to combine subjective (essays, special
projects, homework, and oral exams) with objective scoring
(true/false, multiple choice, and matching). It automatically
combines these results into a single raw and/or percentage
score of up to 150 points.
Printing Correct Answers
You can use either the standard error mark to indicate a
wrong answer or you can have the correct answer printed
next to the student’s wrong answers.
Item Analysis
You have the option to print an item analysis with class
average using Scantron Form No. 9700. It prints the
number of tests processed, number of students answering
each question incorrectly and an average score.
Short Essay,
Multiple Choice,
Matching
Class Roster *
Printing Rosters
You have the option to print roster scores using Scantron
Form No. 9601. This printout is dependent upon the order
in which the student forms are processed.
Printing Serial Numbers
You have the choice of printing serial numbers on each of
the student forms.
Ballot Counting and Survey Tabulation
Counts selections for individual candidates and survey items.
You have the option to print the election results on an
Election Results Tally Sheet Form No. 9871.
ACS-232 – Revised: September 6, 2000
Popular forms are in italics. Visit the Faculty-Staff
Computer Lab to review any of the above forms.
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This document is also available online at URL –
http://front.csulb.edu/download/docs/tools/acs-232.pdf
Scantron 888P+
Key Marking Instructions
[ % ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
[ 5 ]
Prints score only
[ % ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
[ 5 ]
Prints score and verifies
answer (alphabetic)
[ % ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
[ 5 ]
Prints score and verifies
answer (numeric)
[ % ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
[ 5 ]
Prints score and serial
number
[ % ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
[ 5 ]
MARK [%] AND any of the
above KEY examples to get
Raw AND Percent Score.
Operating Instructions
To Print Percent (%) Score
MARK KEY
[ % ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
[ 5 ]
1) Mark [%] AND any of the above KEY examples to get
Raw and Percent score.
2) Mark correct answers on KEY form.
To Combine Subjective and Multiple Choice Score
MARK KEY
[ 100 ]
[ 50 ]
[ 9 ]
[ 4 ]
[
[
[
[
80
30
7
2
]
]
]
]
[
[
[
[
70
20
6
1
]
]
]
]
[
[
[
[
60
10
5
0
]
]
]
]
150
SCORING
2) Mark the student's subjective score on a student form
(Student will already have marked multiple choice
responses.)
3) Always turn power ON. (Never use when left on.)
4) Feed KEY, then student forms through 888P+. The
subjective score will be added to the multiple choice
section.
5) A short beep will sound as a reminder if –
a)
c)
5) Feed student forms through 888P+. The total Raw Score
and Percent will print on student's form, i.e., 33/66%.
]
]
]
]
Note that if subjective area is left blank, the 888P+ will
not score in this area.
b)
4) Feed KEY form through 888P+. The total possible Raw
Score and Percent will print on KEY, i.e., 50/100%.
90
40
8
3
1) Mark total possible subjective points, i.e., 150, 100, or 50
possible points. Mark only one mark per line. The
maximum total for subjective score is 150.
SCORING
3) Always turn power ON. (Never use when left on.)
[
[
[
[
KEY (subjective score) is marked and student's subjective
score is left blank.
The student's subjective score exceeds the total possible
subjective score marked on KEY.
Multiple marks are made on one line of the subjective
score for either the KEY or student form.
To Combine Side 1 and Side 2
MARK KEY
1) Mark correct answers and KEY choice on both sides.
6) Always turn power OFF when finished.
SCORING
To Print Item Analysis and/or Student Roster
2) Always turn power ON. (Never use when left on.)
1) After processing the KEY and student forms, feed the
Item Analysis and/or Student Roster form through the
scanner.
3) Feed KEY (front and back) through 888P+.
2) Two "%" symbols appear on the form as a reminder that
"PERCENT" was selected.
ACS-232 – Revised: September 6, 2000
4) Feed each individual student form, front and back,
through the 888P+.
5) The 888P+ will combine both sides (front and back) and
print total score on Side 2.
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