Why use Magma Paper?
Magma Paper is a great option for classrooms that:
Want to reduce student screen time.
Don't have 1:1 student devices.
Support students who work better on paper.
Need flexibility for district or classroom assessments.
How it works
Print the assignment
Open your assignment and print copies for the students who will complete it on paper.
Collect and scan student work
After students finish the assignment, scan their completed work into a single PDF. You can use a scanner, copier, or a phone scanning app.
Upload the PDF
Open the assignment in Magma and select Upload PDF.
Wait for processing
Magma will process the uploaded PDF, automatically identify each student's work, grade their responses, and attach the results to the assignment.
While your upload is processing, you'll see a progress bar so you can follow its status. Magma Paper processing has also been improved to make uploads significantly faster.
View the results
Once processing is complete, paper submissions appear in the assignment just like digital submissions. You'll be able to:
View each student's work.
See automatically graded responses.
Review results alongside digital submissions.
Use assignment data as you normally would.
Can I upload photos instead of a PDF?
Not yet. At this time, Magma Paper supports PDF uploads only.
Can I upload multiple students in one file?
Yes! Upload a single PDF containing all student work from the printed assignment.
How long does processing take?
Processing time depends on the size of your upload, but Magma Paper has been optimized to process uploaded student work significantly faster. You can follow the progress of your upload using the progress bar.
Coming Soon
We're continuing to improve Magma Paper with even more flexible upload options, including:
Upload by email
Image uploads
Drag-and-drop file uploads