- Small Footprint and Portable - measuring only 6”x 8.5” and weighing only two pounds, the SideKick can be easily toted with you from class to home. View the SideKick up- close
- Fast - scan over 20 answer sheets per minute and access your reports as soon as you finish scanning, without ever leaving your desk.
- Powerful – with access to item analysis, standards-based proficiency reports, gradebook and Microsoft Excel reports, you have many options for analyzing your data. View a sample of available reports.
- Durable – don’t let its size fool you; this scanner is a workhorse and comes with a 90-day warranty and low-cost extended warranties. Check out the details on our warranties.
- Flexible – the SideKick is equally good at scanning both short quizzes and long exams, and our variety of affordable answer sheets will offer you plenty of options. View our answer sheets.
The SideKick works similarity to other test-scoring machines you have used in the past, only it connects to a PC or Mac using our powerful, yet easy-to-use DataLink Connect software.
To use the SideKick, follow these simple steps:
- Install the DataLink Connect software that comes with your scanner
- Plug your scanner into your computer and launch DataLink Connect
- Create your answer key by bubbling the correct answers on an answer sheet and selecting the “Key” feature
- Scan your key
- Scan your answer sheets
- View a number of reports
- If preferred, you can export your results to a variety of popular gradebook applications, print or email your reports or save your data for future reference.
*The SideKick does not print.
- Click here to purchase your SideKick scanner package!
- Are you purchasing this scanner using a school PO? Please contact one of our customer service representatives at 888.9.SideKick.
Watch step-by-step videos on how to setup and maintain your SideKick scanner and utilize DataLink™ to its fullest.