How to Print, Upload, and Grade Bubble Sheets [Edcite Schools Feature]

How to Print, Upload, and Grade Bubble Sheets [Edcite Schools Feature]

This feature is available as part of our premium platform, Edcite Schools. To learn more about Edcite Schools, click here.

Bubble Sheets allow you to administer Edcite assignments on paper and upload student responses for automatic grading.

Before You Start

  • Available in Edcite Schools
  • Not supported on Firefox
  • Works best with clear, upright scans

1. Print Bubble Sheets

You can print bubble sheets for any assignment that has been assigned to students.

Where to Find “Print Bubble Sheets”

Option 1: My Assignments (Teacher-created)

  1. Go to My Assignments
  2. Click the three dots (⋯) next to your assignment
  3. Select Manage
  4. Click Print Bubble Sheets



Option 2: Common Assessments (District Distributions)

  • Go to Common Assessments
  • Click the QR code icon next to the assignment

What’s Included on Each Sheet

  • Student name + ID
  • Assignment name + ID
  • Questions
  • QR code (links student + assignment)

Important Notes

  • Multiple Choice questions: max 8 answer choices
  • Each page supports up to 90 multiple choice questions

2. Upload & Grade Bubble Sheets

Once students complete their sheets, upload them for grading.

Step 1: Open the Bubble Sheet Grader

You can access it from:

  • Grading page → Click Grade Bubble Sheet

  • Reports Hub → Click Submit Bubble Sheets

Step 2: Upload Your PDF

Important: Upload one PDF per class

  • Each class must have its own PDF
  • Do not combine students from different classes in one file

Then:

  1. Click Select PDF
  2. Upload your scanned file

Step 3: Review & Read Sheets

  1. Preview pages in the viewer
  2. Click Read All Sheets

Edcite will automatically:

  • Identify students
  • Capture answers
  • Match responses to the assignment

Step 4: Fix Any Errors (if needed)

If a sheet doesn’t read correctly:

  • Click the pencil icon
  • Enter answers manually
  • Click Save Sheet


Step 5: Submit for Grading

  1. Select student sheets
  2. Click Submit Selected

Once submitted:

  • Responses appear in all reports
  • Submissions are final (unless unsubmitted)

Grading Free Response & Essay Questions

Bubble sheets capture student responses, but you’ll grade these manually:

  1. Go to Grading
  2. Expand a student (➕ icon)
  3. Select the question
  4. Click the paperclip icon to view the response

💡 Best practice: Use Grade by Question for faster grading

Tips for Best Results

  • Scan sheets straight and upright (not tilted or upside down)
  • Ensure pages are clear and high contrast
  • If using a phone, convert images to PDF using apps like Adobe Scan or CamScanner

Need Help?

If you run into issues, email 
support@edcite.com 
and include your PDF(s).