Exam Scanning
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ITS provides an exam scanning service through Scantron. This service is available to all UConn instructors.
The Scantron Exam Scanning service scores up to five different versions of multiple-choice exams that can have up to 200 questions. Student exams are scored against an answer key provided by the instructor. Instructors may scan the tests at one of two desktop scanners located on the first floor of the Homer Babbidge Library near the Technology Support Center. Results are emailed to the instructor. For assistance, email examscanning@uconn.edu.
ITS intends to replace Scantron with Gradescope Bubble Sheet exams at the conclusion of the Spring 2025 semester. Gradescope provides a more modern and convenient experience for instructors and students over Scantron.
Alternatives to Using Scantron
Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) Testing: For faculty looking to move away from paper exams or Scantrons, online testing is available through HuskyCT. Online testing can be offered in the classroom or as an at-home assessment. For faculty wishing to administer online testing in the classroom (BYOD testing), UConn’s ITS has verified that all lecture classrooms have Wi-Fi capabilities sufficient to support this testing. Any classroom listed in UConn’s classroom directory (classrooms.uconn.edu/classroom-directory/) as “fixed-auditorium” has been verified.
Gradescope Bubble Sheet (pilot program): ITS is piloting bubble sheet scanning through Gradescope. We intend to replace Scantron with Gradescope after the conclusion of the Spring 2025 semester. Gradescope provides a more convenient scanning solution that does not require expensive and custom scan sheets, and can be managed entirely through HuskyCT.
The Respondus LockDown Browser: LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment when used for taking a test in HuskyCT. When taking a test using LockDown Browser, students are unable to print, copy, go to other websites, access other applications, or close a test until it is submitted for grading.