ITS is introducing Gradescope bubble sheet exams, a convenient and flexible way to administer multiple choice exams on paper. We are seeking instructors who want to help test the service in the Spring 2025 semester.
What are Gradescope bubble sheet exams?
Gradescope allows instructors to create, proctor, and grade multiple choice exams in a paper-based environment. You can create answer keys, compile and grade student submissions, and publish grades all from your office. Gradescope will be replacing Scantron for paper-based multiple-choice exams. It offers several benefits:
- Deeply customizable exams with multiple versions, custom point weights and distributions, and multiple correct answers
- Automatically integrated into HuskyCT
- Free template that can be printed on 8.5x11" paper (Scantron requires costly sheets to be shipped)
- Can be scanned on any department scanner (Scantron requires custom scanners. ITS only has 3 in centralized locations.)
Can I still use Scantron?
Scantron will still be available for the Spring 2025 semester. However, ITS intends to retire it for the Fall 2025 semester at the Storrs and Hartford campuses.
I want to learn more about Gradescope
ITS has developed documentation for the Gradescope service available on the UConn Knowledge Base: https://kb.uconn.edu/space/TL/27128496183/Gradescope+Bubble+Sheet
I want to try Gradescope in Spring 2025
Gradescope has been implemented into HuskyCT and you can start using it now! In fact, some departments have already been using other functionalities of Gradescope for several years.
You can jump-start your Gradescope implementation with our how-to articles in the UConn Knowledge Base.
I have feedback or questions about the service
While we are in the pilot program, please reach out to A.J. Newman in ITS by emailing techsupport@uconn.edu.
For more information, contact: A.J. Newman at techsupport@uconn.edu