ITS is transitioning bubble sheet exam scanning from Scantron to Gradescope. This service will offer several benefits over our current bubble sheet solution.
Comparison of features
Gradescope was chosen as the new solution for bubble sheets due to its increased convenience for instructors and its modern feature set.
| Scantron (old) | Gradescope (new) |
|---|
1-200 question paper exams |  100 questions per side of exam sheet
| 100 questions per side of exam sheet |
Can be scanned at any scanner |  Must use specific scanner available only at Storrs and Hartford
| Any departmental scanner with multi-page scanning is supported |
Automatic HuskyCT integration | Requires manual results upload | Submissions are graded and organized directly in the Gradescope module in HuskyCT |
Automatic grading | Submissions are graded at the time of scanning according to a paper answer key | Gradescope online services grade all submissions according to an answer key that you create |
Retroactively update answer keys | Submissions must be re-scanned | Answer keys can be updated and grade changes are reflected in a few clicks |
Free exam sheet template | Must be purchased and shipped from vendor | Free 8.5x11” PDF download |
Exam customization |  Only supports multiple versions
| Multiple versions, custom point distributions, multiple correct answers supported |
Can I use Gradescope bubble sheets now?
Yes! We are still in the pilot phase, but welcome your feedback. We suggest starting small, with a low-impact quiz. Gradescope bubble sheets are fully integrated into HuskyCT.
Here’s what you need to get started:
Documentation on the Gradescope system is still being developed, so check back here for more information! If you have any questions or feedback about Gradescope bubble sheets, please email techsupport@uconn.edu. |
What about Scantron?
ITS still provides support to the Scantron exam scanning system on the Storrs and Hartford campuses. We intend to retire Scantron after the conclusion of the Spring 2025 semester and provide Gradescope as our official bubble sheet solution going forward.
We are monitoring current usage of Scantron and are providing updates to its current users.
Get started
To begin administering paper exams through Gradescope, use the following articles to guide your process. If you want assistance getting started, please reach out to techsupport@uconn.edu. We can help you through the creation and grading of your exam, as well as answer any questions you have about the service.
