Getting Started with Edgion AI

1. Overview

Edgion AI is an AI-powered grading system designed to help educators save time on multiple-choice assessments. Instead of grading each student's paper by hand, you can score an entire class in just 3-4 minutes.

The system consists of two modules that work together:

• Grading Sheet Generator – Creates printable answer sheets customized for your test
• Scoring Module – Reads completed answer sheets and generates results

2. What You'll Need

3. Step 1: Generate Grading Sheets

First, you'll create custom grading sheets for your test using our Grading Sheet Generator.

Fill in the Form:

1. Subject: Enter your subject name (e.g., "MATH 101", "BIOLOGY CHAPTER 5")
2. Number of Questions: Select 5 to 50 questions
3. Answer Options: Choose ABC (3 options), ABCD (4 options), or ABCDE (5 options)
4. Answer Key ID: Enter a unique 4-digit code (e.g., "1234"). This links the answer sheet to your answer key.

Generate & Print:

1. Click "Generate Preview" to see your grading sheet
2. Click "Generate PDF" to download or email the PDF
3. Print enough copies for your class

4. Step 2: Distribute, Collect & Scan

Distribute to Students:

Hand out the printed grading sheets to your students along with your test questions. Students should:

• Fill in their name, student ID, and other header information
• Fill in the bubbles completely using a pencil or dark pen
• Avoid stray marks, erasures should be clean

Collect & Organize:

After the test, collect all grading sheets. Make sure they are:

• All from the same test (same Answer Key ID)
• Oriented the same direction (not upside down)
• Free of major wrinkles or tears

Scan to PDF:

Scan all the grading sheets into a single multi-page PDF file. You can use:

• Flatbed Scanner: Most office scanners can scan multiple pages to one PDF
• Multifunction Printer: Use the document feeder for faster scanning
• Mobile App: Adobe Scan, CamScanner, or Microsoft Lens can create multi-page PDFs from photos

5. Step 3: Create Your Answer Key

Before scoring, you need to create an answer key in the system so it knows the correct answers.

Create the Answer Key:

1. Sign in to your Edgion AI account
2. Click the "Create Answer Key" tab
3. Enter the same Answer Key ID you used when generating the sheets
4. Enter the correct answers for each question (A, B, C, D, or E)
5. Click "Save Answer Key"

6. Step 4: Upload & Score

Now you're ready to score your class!

Upload Your PDF:

1. In the Scoring Module, go to the "Score Sheets" tab
2. Enter the Answer Key ID for this test
3. Click "Choose File" and select your scanned PDF
4. Click "Upload & Score"

Wait for Processing:

The AI will analyze each page of your PDF. Processing time depends on the number of pages:

• 30 students: ~3-4 minutes
• 40 students: ~4-5 minutes

7. Step 5: Review & Export Results

Once processing is complete, you'll see the results for each student.

Review Results:

The results show:

• Student Name & ID (read from the header)
• Individual Answers (what each student selected)
• Score (number correct out of total)
• Percentage

Export to CSV:

1. Click the "Download CSV" button
2. Open the CSV file in Excel, Google Sheets, or your gradebook software
3. Import grades into your learning management system if needed

Email Results:

You can also email the CSV results directly to yourself or another email address using the email option.

8. Tips for Best Results

For Students:

• Fill bubbles completely – partial fills may not be read correctly
• Use dark pencil or pen – light marks may not be detected
• Erase completely if changing an answer
• Write name and ID clearly in the header area
• Don't make stray marks outside the bubble areas

For Scanning:

• Use 300 DPI resolution
• Ensure sheets are aligned straight (not crooked)
• Check that all pages are included in the PDF
• Make sure scans are clear and not too dark or light

For Best Accuracy:

• Use the official Edgion AI grading sheets (not hand-drawn)
• Keep sheets flat – avoid folding or crumpling
• If a sheet is damaged, consider having the student fill out a new one

9. Common Questions

Ready to Get Started?

Create your first grading sheet and see how easy scoring can be.