Administered assessments

Run paper-based, in-person exams with QR-coded templates and scan uploads.

Last updated July 2026

How administered assessments work

You design a printable template with tagged question regions and QR codes. Students write by hand during the exam, then you scan the booklets and upload them. Penciil matches each page to the right student and question.

QR-coded exam template
QR-coded exam template

The workflow

  1. Design and print the template.
  2. Administer the exam on paper.
  3. Scan completed booklets to PDF.
  4. Upload scans and confirm matches.
  5. Assign questions to graders and begin marking.

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