How accurate are scantron machines?

The Scantron 888P+ model can grade as many as 40 tests per minute with a 99.9% accuracy rate. Scantron forms contain an infrared light-reflecting ink. When a bubble is marked, the light is not reflected and the machine notes a test answer was selected.

Does putting chapstick on a Scantron work?

1. Myth: Using lip balm on a Scantron gets you a perfect score. Fact: Rubbing Chapstick on your Scantron just makes it greasy. While there was a rumor going around for a while that the slick nature of the lip balm would mess up the grading machine, that just isn’t the case.

Do people still use Scantron?

Yup, scantrons and scantron-adjacent forms are still used in high school. The school I work at uses GradeCam with bubbled answer sheets that can actually be read and graded using a webcam or phone/tablet camera. Stress out about them all you want, the instant grading is a godsend for teachers.

How do you cheat on a test and not get caught?

The Best Creative Cheat Exams Methods

1. A water bottle trick.
2. Stick answers on clothes and hands.
3. Try a method of impressions.
4. Write answers on the desk.
5. Put test solutions on your thighs and knees.

What happens if you put ChapStick down on a Scantron test?

Around my high school, the popular theory was that if you put chapstick down the scoring area (where the computer marks the wrong questions with red lines) that the computer would score the test as perfect.

Is there a way to pass a Scantron test?

If nothing has been marked at all in a given space, then your answer will be marked wrong. The only sure way to pass a Scantron test is mark the correct answers, but theoretically, various cheats or hacks have been used successfully to confuse the machine.

Can you use lip balm on a Scantron test?

Does Lip Balm Work as a Scantron Test Hack? Rumors abound that rubbing lip balm on a Scantron test sheet will produce a perfect score. Rubbing lip balm on a Scantron test sheet will produce a perfect score.

What happens if you use the wrong pencil on a Scantron test?

If you don’t use a #2 pencil on your Scantron, the grading machine might not be able to read it. If that’s the case, you could end up getting a 0 on the test. It’s better to use the right pencil and get an actual score than to risk it for a failed grade. Myth: Smearing your answers gets you a better score.