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| Pearson Assessments' iNSIGHT 150 Line of Scanners Launched Pearson Assessments has announced the launch of the iNSIGHT 150 line of scanners. The technologies used in the iNSIGHT 150 system help ensure the accuracy of scanned information with minimal effort. The iNSIGHT 150 scans at a rate of 15.000 sheets per hour. It combines the ease of image scanning with the high accuracy of optical mark recognition. Using the iNSIGHT 150, structured responses to multiple choice questions or surveys are gathered at the same time as images of more free-form responses, such as short hand-written answers. The iNSIGHT 150 scanner includes two built-in read modes: one for reading pencil marks and one for reading marks made with blue or black ink. The system interprets OMR, hand and machine printed characters, bar code, mark sense and binary coded numbers. For example, student ID numbers or Social Security numbers can be pre-printed on data collection forms, reducing errors and saving data entry time. This high volume scanner ties images to OMR data records, creating files that can be archived and retrieved later for review or evaluation. Student work such as essays can be routed to teachers or to other reviewers for evaluation. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Computing News :: home page |