Gradescope Guidelines and Cover Page Examples
** TO AVOID DELAYS in processing, please follow the guidelines below **-
- Printing and Paper:
- Print exams on white paper. If color paper is necessary, use light colors.
- Use color paper for extra pages where students show their work. Please keep the exams with extra pages separate as they need to be scanned and added to Gradescope separately.
- Cover Page:
- Each exam needs a cover page with the student's name, PUID, course, and instructor name. Examples are available on the IDP website.
- One-page exams do not need a cover page, but the student's name and PUID must appear near the top of all pages.
- Student Workspace:
- Use the website provided Scratch Page for student workspace instead of blank pages. Pages without sufficient coverage will not scan properly.
- Exam Format:
- Exams can be single or double-sided. Ensure sufficient print on both sides if double-sided.
- Include page numbers on all pages.
- Staple exam pages in the upper left-hand corner as close to the corner as possible.
- Gradescope Setup:
- The exam template in Gradescope must match the student exam exactly.
- Update the roster before dropping off exams at IDP.
- Add IDP Staff to your roster with the role of “TA” (First Name: IDP, Last Name: Staff, Email: idp@purdue.edu).
- Multiple Choice Exams:
- Use the bubble sheet template provided by Gradescope for multiple choice exams (Bubble Sheet Assignments).
- Ensure that the answer key is defined for all Bubble Sheet assignment versions prior to dropping off exams with IDP.
- Separate multiple choice and short response portions and submit as two separate exams.
- Submission and Pickup:
- Submit the IDP Gradescope worksheet with student exams.
- Late exams can be scanned and added to Gradescope.
- IDP will contact you upon completion for exam pickup.
Please email idp@purdue.edu if you have specific questions about our scanning service or need further assistance.
- Printing and Paper:
