PaperSurvey can automatically grade responses by comparing them against an answer key you define. This is useful for quizzes, tests, assessments, and any survey where there are correct answers.
Setting up an answer key
- Open your survey in the editor
- Click on the question you want to grade
- In the question settings, find the Correct Answer option
- Select or enter the correct answer for that question
- Repeat for all graded questions
How grading works
When responses are processed (either from scanned paper or web submissions), PaperSurvey compares each response against your answer key and calculates a score.
- Each correctly answered question earns a point
- The total score and percentage are calculated automatically
- Results are available in the responses tab and in exports
Supported question types
Grading works with:
- Single choice - One correct option
- Multiple choice - One or more correct options
- Number - An exact numeric answer
Text-based questions (short text, long text) are not auto-graded, as they require subjective evaluation.
Viewing grades
After processing, you can see grades in several places:
- Responses tab - Each entry shows its score
- Exports - Score columns are included in Excel, CSV, and SPSS exports
- Analysis - Create charts to visualize score distributions
Use cases
- Classroom tests - Print and distribute exams, scan responses, and get instant grades
- Training assessments - Evaluate employee knowledge before and after training
- Certification exams - Score standardized assessments at scale
- Quizzes and competitions - Grade quiz answers automatically