What is TOPSpro?
TOPSpro is database software specifically created for documenting, tracking and reporting student statistics. A brief understanding of database terminology will help in your use of the software. In a database there are basically 3 types of records: Parent, Child, Orphan. A parent record is the foundation that all other information will “link” to. Specifically in TOPSpro the Student Identification Number is the foundation that links all student records. The Student Identification Number and other demographic information make up the Parent Record. This information is partially scanned in from the Entry Form. Other information (non-demographic sections) from the Entry Form is stored in a “Child” record linked to the “Parent.” Each Test Form scanned creates additional Child records as well as any Update Forms. If you were to scan in the Name side of a Red form – you would create a Parent Record of a new student with Name and Student Identification Number. Any form scanned with the same SSN
