RE: [school-discuss] paper test generation and answer scanning?

["Schmitt, Mark" <MSchmitt@dcds.edu>]

The WeBWorK system (http://webwork.math.rochester.edu) could be used to
generate the tests and answer sheets.  It was designed as a web-based
homework system and I have used it in that capacity in my high school.  I
have also used a customized version of it to do Web-based testing on a
closed network.  If you have the capacity for running a closed network, I
would recommend it, since then the computer can grade you tests without the
scanning, and WeBWorK will output grades as a CSV file for you.

WeBWorK will support multiple choice, matching, and fill in the blank
questions.  It was designed to do math homework, so it deals with numeric
and functional answers very well.

If you are interested in more info, the link above is filled with
information for and about the WeBWorK community.


Mark Schmitt
Detroit Country Day School

-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen Bannasch [mailto:stephen@concord.org] 
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2003 12:40 PM
To: schoolforge-discuss@schoolforge.net
Subject: [school-discuss] paper test generation and answer scanning?


I'm looking to generate custom paper tests from a database of questions,
deliver these along with answer sheets, input the answers with a scanner,
and export the data back to another database.

Anybody have any suggestions on the best software?
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