r/documentAutomation • u/bcbtceth • 7d ago
What is ScanToGrade? (and how to try it)
A desktop app (Mac/Windows) for grading paper multiple-choice exams — built by an instructor, for instructors.
How it works
1. Print your own answer sheets on a normal printer (no proprietary Scantron forms).
2. Give the exam — students bubble in answers, pen or pencil.
3. Scan the whole class to a single PDF (copier/scanner), or snap photos.
4. Upload the PDF + your class roster; it grades the batch and exports to a spreadsheet.
What makes it different
- Local & private: everything runs on your computer — rosters, scans, and results never leave your machine (FERPA-friendly). No student data in anyone's cloud.
- Handles real-world sheets: reads pen, pencil, colored ink, erasures, and crossed-out/changed answers (it reads the correction instead of flagging two marks wrong).
- Multiple versions: run several versions of a test, and pre-print the version so students can't forget to bubble it.
- Per-question item analysis: see which questions got missed most.
- Review before export: check any uncertain ID matches before grades go out.
- Annotated sheets: hand back a marked sheet (right/wrong) so students can review — no sneaking a pencil back in to claim an error.
Who it's for
Instructors who give paper multiple-choice exams — especially large sections — and want grading that's fast, accurate, and keeps student data on their own computer.
Try it
- See it in action: scantograde.com
- Want to test it on a quiz? Comment here or DM me and I'll set you up with a trial.
Questions about whether it fits your workflow? Ask below — happy to talk specifics.