How to fill in the scantron answer sheet

These are general directions for students while filling out scantron answer sheet:

  • Use a pencil (no. 2) 

  • Do not use ink or ballpoint pens 

  • Do not fold the answer sheet 

  • Questions will be marked wrong when a student leaves a question unanswered (blank). 

  • Completely fill in each circle 

 

  • Normally, you MUST fill 5 sections in the scantron answer sheet: 

  1. Name 

  1. Date 

  1. Course number 

  1. Student number 

  1. Answer section (A, B, C, D, E) 

  • Print your name as (LAST <space> FIRST). Then fill in each circle that corresponds to the letter above it. Fill in one letter of your name in each column. 

  • Do the same for date, course number, and student number 

  • If you are erasing a mistake, then completely remove all pencil marks from the incorrect answer. Do not put X through it. 

  • Do NOT write anything above the red bar of the red test scantron sheets 

Here's a sample scantron test sheet: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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