Analysis & Reporting

The following standard reports and data transfers are available. A sample report binder is also available at our front desk for your convenience. All reports are printed double-sided unless you request otherwise. Please consider asking for electronic reports, to save paper and help the environment.

• Item Analysis
  Identifies suspicious test items that require additional analysis. Faulty test items can be miskeys, or ambiguously written, or can indicate problems in teaching and learning of the topic. View the Powerpoint Presentation and Exercises (76 Kb ) on using item analysis results.
  
  
• Summary of Item Analysis
  Provides percentages and frequency counts for all tests items, including a count of omissions. Also includes a "Summary of Item Difficulty" that can help you analyze the overall difficulty of the exam and how well each item discriminates between high and low performing students.
  
  
• Summary of Test Results
  Contains a list (sorted top down) of the raw scores, the percentage scores, and the percentage of students who achieved each particular score. Also includes a bar chart showing the number of students who achieved each score, which illustrates the distribution of scores.
  
  
• Listing of Student Test Results
  Contains an alphabetic list of students with their percentage score, as well as the percentage of students who scored below their score, omitted items, a multiple response count, and the form sequence number.
  
  
• Listing of Student Scores for Posting
  Lists the results by the last 5 digits of the student ID.
  
  
• Student Feedback With Correct Answers
  Lists the items each student missed with the correct answers; grouped by student name.
  
  
• Student Feedback Without Correct Answers
  Lists the items each student missed without indicating which option was the correct answer; grouped by student name.
  
  
• Response Frequency Report (for surveys only)
  This report is available for surveys. It lists the frequency count and percentage of responses for each survey item. Along with the median, inter-quartile range, mean, and standard deviation for each item.
  
  
• Data Transfer File
  Data transfers are available using a self-provided flash drive (USB), CD or diskette. Data will be provided in comma-separated value format, which imports conveniently into Excel, SPSS, and similar software.
  
  
• Electronic Reports
  Report transfers are available using a self-provided flash drive (USB), CD, or diskette. Data will be provided in a (.doc) file that can be opened with Microsoft Word. Unless otherwise stated, paper reports will not be printed in addition to electronic reports when selecting this option.