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System Requirements


Platform Operating System Processor RAM Available Hard-Drive Space Monitor Settings
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or later Pentium II, 300 MHz or Higher 128 MB available without scanning 512 MB available with scanning* 100 MB with Java virual machine; 60 MB without virtual machine 24-bit
Macintosh OS v10.3x (Panther) or later PowerMac G3

*Scanning software compatible with PC only.
Note: Faster configurations provide faster installation and enhance software performance.

Server Compatibility: The Client/Server version of the Scoring and Reporting Software uses Microsoft SQL Server 2000 as its backend database. Your organization must have a registered copy of SQL Server 2000 or 2005 in order for the software to function across a network. Although other database options are listed during database selection, only SQL Server 2000 and 2005 have been tested and approved for use with the GRADE and G-MADE Client/Server Scoring and Reporting software.  

Data Compatibility: A numeric ID system for students, teachers, classes, and schools must be in place to use the software.

GRADE & G-MADE Compatible Scanners

A number of Optical Mark Read (OMR) scanners are compatible with the GRADE/G-MADE Scoring and Reporting Software. 

Current Scanner Models (available for sale as of May, 2008)

  • iNSIGHT TM 2 - Dual-side read OMR or Image models (manual feed)
  • iNSIGHT TM 4 - Dual-side read OMR or Image models
    (100-sheet automatic feed, scans 2,200 sheets per hour)
  • OpScan® 6 - Dual-side pencil-read models
    (300 sheet automatic feed — two models:  3,600 and 5,000 sheets per hour)
  • OpScan® 8 - Dual-side pencil-read models
    (300 sheet automatic feed — two models:  3,600 and 5,000 sheets per hour)
  • OpScan® 10 - Pencil-read models
    (500 sheet automatic feed — two models:  4,000 and 6,000 sheets per hour)
  • ScanMark ES2260TM - Pencil-read models
    (150-sheet automatic feed, scans 2,200 sheets per hour)
  • ScanMark ES2800TM - Dual-side pencil-read models
    (150-sheet automatic feed, scans 2,800 sheets per hour)

Please note that these scanning speeds do not take into account time to load and unload the scanner, clearing of misfeeds, or operator interruptions. A faster scanner with a larger capacity automatic feed may be a better fit if a large number of tests or if a number of multiple-page test booklets for the early primary grades will be scanned.

Older Scanner Models (compatible, but no longer sold)

  • OpScan 2 dual-side pencil-read models
  • OpScan 3 dual-side pencil-read models
  • OpScan 4 and OpScan 4U dual-side pencil-read models
  • OpScan 5 dual-side pencil-read models
  • OpScan 7 dual-side pencil-read models
  • OpScan 21 pencil-read models
  • ScanMark 2250 dual-side pencil-read models
  • ScanMark 2500 dual-side pencil-read models
  • Scantron 8200, 8400 and 8600 dual-side pencil-read models

Note that the iNSIGHT and OpScan models have been sold under the NCS, Pearson, and Scantron brand names.  

For more information about these scanners, please contact Scantron Corporation at 800-722-6876 or visit Scantron's web site at www.scantron.com.

 


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